Gavin Kleidon provided the spark in all three games for Grace Christian University’s spring opening weekend. The sophomore from San Jose, California tallied eight total hits with two doubles, a triple, and a home run to help the Tigers go undefeated against Principia College. Kleidon scored seven total runs as Grace Christian scored over 10 in each game, and he added five RBI, including four in the series finale. He was a tough out all weekend recording a .643 on base percentage.
Stats on the week: .615 BA, 8 H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 7 R, 5 RBI, 1.154 (SLG %)
Nominees: Jacob Brigman, Trinity College of Jacksonville; Gavin Kleidon, Grace Christian University