Ben Kennedy – Taylor (IN) –Ben Kennedy of Taylor (IN) powered one of the most explosive weekends in the NAIA, earning Ball Player of the Week honors after a dominant showing in the No. 2 Trojans’ four-game sweep of Indiana Wesleyan. The senior went 8-for-15 with three doubles, four home runs, and 12 RBIs, consistently delivering impact swings that fueled the offense and extended Taylor’s program-record win streak to 24 games. Kennedy’s ability to do damage in every phase—extra-base power, run production, and timely hitting—set the tone for a lineup that overwhelmed its opponent, making him the clear standout in a week filled with strong performances across the country.

Cooper Carter – NAIA Ball Staff Writer