Johnson University (TN) went 5-0 on the week, led by junior Chase Newsome. Newsome, a Knoxville, Tennessee native, batted .765 on the week with 8 base hits, 2 doubles, and 2 home runs, one of which was a grand slam. His on base percentage was .833 and his slugging percentage was 1.294. Newsome also scored 10 runs, had 14 RBI's, and caught for 26 innings. With his contributions, the Royals improved their record to 6-2 on the season.
BASEBALL – FIELD PLAYER NOMINEES: Trevor Achenbach, Oklahoma Wesleyan University; Noah Clarkson, McMurry University; Matt Costa, Southern Wesleyan University; Mark DeYoung, Judson University; Jon Grotelueschen, Trinity International University; Terrell Hodges, Belhaven University; Chase Newsome, Johnson University (TN); Chevin Noone, Mid-America Christian University; Frank Rocchio, Grace College; Drew Umbro, Southwestern Christian University