Andrew Keener proved to be a tough out in the season opening weekend for Ohio Christian University, recording a .615 batting average in a three-game set with Paine College. Keener helped Ohio Christian go 2-1 on the week. He tallied a pair of doubles, one each in the two victories, and scored three runs while knocking in four RBI. He did not strike out all weekend and ended the series with a .769 slugging percentage to lead the team.
Stats on the week: .615 BA, 2 2B, 3 R, 4 RBI, 1 BB, .769 (SLG %), .643 (OBP)
Nominees: Emmanuel Huerta Cardenas, Sterling College; Andrew Keener, Ohio Christian University; Jalen King, Mid-America Christian University; Tyson LaChapelle, Trinity College of Jacksonville; Hunter Lewis, College of the Ozarks; Josh Pilgrim, Trinity Christian College; Josh Pinter, Nelson University