Dupage Policy Journal

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) has announced the Baseball Student-Athletes of the Week for performances during games held from March 3 to March 9.

Kaileb Hackman, a freshman at Augustana, was named Hitter of the Week. Hackman achieved a .462 batting average and a 1.231 slugging percentage over three games. His performance included multi-hit games in all appearances, contributing to victories against Baruch and Haverford. In a game against Baruch in Fort Myers, Florida, Hackman went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBIs during a decisive 30-3 win. He continued his strong showing against Texas-Dallas with two hits, including his first career home run, driving in three runs and hitting another double. Hackman concluded the weekend by hitting his second home run in a game on Sunday.

Nate Burden, also a freshman from Wheaton, earned recognition as Pitcher of the Week. Burden delivered seven scoreless innings in Wheaton's 10-0 victory over Kenyon on Saturday in Fort Pierce, Florida. During this game, he recorded nine strikeouts and allowed only one walk, marking his first collegiate win.

The CCIW continues to highlight standout student-athletes each week throughout the baseball season:

Hitter:

- March 10: Kaileb Hackman, Augustana

- March 3: Noah Yi, Wheaton

- February 25: Thomas Ward, Carroll

Pitcher:

- March 10: Nate Burden, Wheaton

- March 3: Nathan Melby, Augustana

- February 25: Zach O’Donnell, Millikin