Hilgenberg, a sophomore designated hitter, started all four games of Buena Vista’s final regular-season series against Luther after having made just four starts to that point in the season. Entering the series with just 18 at-bats, he went 7-of-15 (.467) against the Norse with a double, two triples, a home run, three RBIs and four runs scored out of the No. 2 spot in the lineup. He hit a triple, a home run and drove in three in the regular-season finale to help BVU secure the fourth seed in the IIAC Tournament.
Special mention — Jack Hoffman, sr., OF/P, Coe
