Aaron West hit .538 in the Cardinals’ opening five games in Florida, which included four teams ranked or receiving votes in the NAIA. West drove in 5 runs, scored 8 runs, had 2 doubles, and got on base at a .667 clip.
Stats on the week: .538 AVG, 2 doubles, 8 runs, 5 RBI, 4 walks, .692 SLG, .667 OBP
Nominees: Joseph Boone, Southwestern Christian University; Thomas Dolan, Bethel University; Isaiah Leon, Mid-America Christian University; Walker Paris, Asbury University; Adrian Salazar, Ottawa University Arizona; Aaron West, Concordia University Ann Arbor