SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Northern Colorado infielder Kai Wagner and righthander Nic McKay collected the latest TicketSmarter Summit League Baseball Peak Performer and Pitcher of the Week awards, League officials announced Monday.
Wagner helped the Bears to a series victory over Omaha with a .538/.571/1.077 slash line in a trio of games. The Parker, Colo., native went 7-for-13 with two home runs and a double along with seven RBI.
He scored seven runs in 13 at-bats and walked once. Wagner’s two home runs came in the series opener, with the second home run being a grand slam, and drove in five runs in that game.
McCay, who collected his second straight Peak Pitcher of the Week nod, continued his strong comeback from injury by pitching eight shutout innings in a 1-0 win against St. Thomas. The Carlisle, Iowa native stuck out eight while allowing three hits, one walk and one hit batter.
The senior improved to 2-0 on the season and lowered his ERA to 2.28. McCay has allowed only on earned run in 15 innings during to League starts.
Baseball Peak Performer of the Week
Kai Wagner, Northern Colorado
So. | INF | Parker, Colo.
• Helped the Bears to a series victory over Omaha with a .538 batting average, .571 on-base percentage and a 1.077 slugging percentage in three games
• Scored seven runs in 13 at-bats and drove in seven
• Went 7-for-13, including a double and two home runs
• Received his first career weekly award
Others Nominated for Player of the Week: Jake Schaffner (North Dakota State), Zan Von Schlegell (St. Thomas), Sam Thompson (Oral Roberts).
Baseball Peak Pitcher of the Week
Nic McCay, South Dakota State
Sr. | RHP | Carlisle, Iowa
• Pitched eight shutout innings in a 1-0 win over St. Thomas
• Struck out eight while allowing three hits, one walk and one hit batters
• Improved to 2-0 on the season and lowered his ERA to 2.28
• Collected the fourth weekly award of his career and second straight nod
Others Nominated for Pitcher of the Week: Logan Knight (North Dakota State), Murphy Gienger (Northern Colorado), Jakob Hall (Oral Roberts).
2024 Baseball Weekly Award Winners
February 19
Peak Performer of the Week: Dawson Parry, South Dakota State
Peak Pitcher of the Week: Dylan Smith, Northern Colorado
February 26
Peak Performer of the Week: Elijah Rodriguez, Oral Roberts
Peak Pitcher of the Week: Jacob Mrosko, St. Thomas
March 4
Peak Performer of the Week: Cael Frost, South Dakota State
Peak Pitcher of the Week: Jake Goble, South Dakota State
March 11
Peak Performer of the Week: Trent Burkhalter, Omaha
Peak Pitcher of the Week: Preston Tenney, Omaha
March 18
Peak Performer of the Week: Cael Frost, South Dakota State
Peak Pitcher of the Week: Nic McCay, South Dakota State
March 25
Peak Performer of the Week: Kai Wagner, Northern Colorado
Peak Pitcher of the Week: Nic McCay, South Dakota State
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