POTW - 2024 Week 3

CONGRATULATIONS to this Week's Eastern Nebraska Baseball League Players of the Week.

Senior Player of the Week

Kenny Wellwood (Zig Drywall)

Kenny Wellwood had a huge week, going 8-for-10 with 5 singles, 2 doubles, and a triple. He also added 4 RBIs, 4 runs, 3 walks, 2 hit-by-pitches, and 2 stolen bases. On the mound, Wellwood threw 4 innings, allowing just 1 hit and 0 earned runs, while striking out 5 to earn the win. 

Junior Player of the Week

Max Mireau (Genesis Contracting Hickman Post 105)

Max Mireau had a standout weekend, going 4-for-7 at the plate with a home run, double, triple, and 7 RBIs. He also drew 4 walks, showing great plate discipline. His biggest highlight was a grand slam at Duncan Field in Hastings, making him only the 5th Junior Legion player to ever hit a home run there. Mireau's grand slam was the 187th home run at Duncan Field since it opened in 1940, and the 10th grand slam by an American Legion player. 

Honorable Mention 

Seniors: John Hood (Gana Trucking and Excavating Hickman Post 105), Nathan Bluvas (ETC Knights Srs Black), Henry Loontjer (Fifty Six), Landon Oelke (Empire Netting and Fence), Hunter Claycomb (Empire Netting and Fence)

Juniors: Carsen Malcolm (Wave Junior Legion), Trevor Roesler (Wave Junior Legion)

About the Eastern Nebraska Baseball League: The Eastern Nebraska Baseball League consists of Class B Junior and Senior American Legion teams.