Player of the Week - Jack Kopacz, Missouri Baptist University

Lebanon, Ill. –  Jack Kopacz of Missouri Baptist University has been selected as the American Midwest Conference Baseball Player of the Week for April 16. Kopacz, a senior catcher from Wauconda, Ill., batted a robust .667 in leading the Spartans to a pair of victories last week. Kopacz was 6-of-9 at the plate with a pair of doubles, one home run and six RBI. He belted his lone home run of the week in AMC play against McKendree College. Kopacz is a three-year starter and team captain for Missouri Baptist.

Also Nominated: Cody Fuqua of Williams Baptist College and B.J. Underkofler of William Woods University

Pitcher of the Week – Matt Mammem, Harris-Stowe State University

Lebanon, Ill. – Matt Mammen of Harris-Stowe State University tossed a gem to earn American Midwest Conference Baseball Pitcher of the Week honors for April 16. Mammen, a junior left-hander from Delavan, Ill., pitched a seven-inning no-hitter in a 6-0 win against AMC foe Hannibal-LaGrange College. Mammen allowed just one walk and struck out 10 in the no-hitter.

Special Mention: Blayne Murphy, Williams Baptist College...Murphy also had a no-hitter during the week, leading the Eagles to an 11-0, five-inning win against William Woods. Murphy walked five and fanned two batters to pick up his third victory of the season.

Also Nominated: Blayne Murphy of Williams Baptist College, Josh Goodin of William Woods University and Matt Murray of Missouri Baptist University.