Frensly Leito threw six shutout innings and struck out a career-high 14 batters to lead Mid-America Christian University to a season-opening 8-4 win over Wiley College. The 14-strikeout effort was the seventh-most in a single game for the Evangels since 2008.
Stats on the week: 6.0 IP, 0.00 ERA, 14 strikeouts, 5 hits, 3 walks
Nominees: Trent Friesen, Providence Christian College; Frensly Leito, Mid-America Christian University; Jose Perez, Southwestern Christian University; Hayden Sandman, Ottawa University Arizona