Weekly Honors Recognize Standout Performances
The Big Ten Conference revealed its weekly baseball awards for the period spanning May 11 through May 17, 2026, spotlighting the standout performances across the league.
Maryland’s Paul Jones II was selected as the conference’s Player of the Week after delivering a .450 batting average with three home runs and five RBIs during the highlighted games.
Ohio State’s right‑hander Chris Domke earned Pitcher of the Week honors, posting a 1.80 ERA and striking out ten batters over two starts.
Iowa’s freshman Kyle Alivo took the Freshman of the Week award, batting .400 with two doubles and a stolen base, showcasing the depth of talent in the conference.
These recognitions underscore the competitive balance and emerging stars within the Big Ten baseball circuit as the season progresses toward its climax.