The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its National Hitter and Pitcher of the Week awards for the period ending April 29th. Kent State junior first baseman John VanBenschoten earned Hitter of the Week honors, while Todd Pennington of Southeast Missouri State received the Pitcher of the Week award. The NCBWA Board reviews candidates from each Division I Conference each week and names winners each Tuesday throughout the season.
