Completed Event: Baseball versus UNLV on April 11, 2026 , Win , 6, to, 1
Baseball
vs UNLV
W 6-1
Grand Canyon University Athletics
Photo by: Josh Cale
Schmidt named MW Player of Week
4/20/2026 12:00:00 PM | Baseball
Junior DH drives in 10 runs; Lopes earn 3rd MW weekly honor in debut season
Grand Canyon junior designated hitter Trevor Schmidt was named Mountain West Player of the Week on Monday after a dominant offensive weekend in the Lopes' series win over Air Force.
Schmidt becomes GCU's first-ever MW Player of the Week in the program's inaugural season in the conference. He is also the third Lopes player to earn a weekly MW honor, joining freshman Tanner Johns (Freshman of the Week) and right-hander Chase Frey (Pitcher of the Week).
Schmidt powered the Lopes offense with an ultra-productive series. He hit .500 (6 for 12) with a 1.667 OPS (.500 on-base percentage / 1.167 slugging percentage), leading GCU in hits, RBIs and total bases.
He totaled 10 RBIs, two home runs, two doubles and 14 total bases across the three-game series, recording at least one hit and one RBI in every game.
Schmidt set the tone in the series opener, going 3 for 4 with two doubles, a home run and five RBIs.
"I knew he was going to throw a slow offspeed," Schmidt said of his home run at bat. "I was kind of just waiting for something up in the zone. That's what I saw and took advantage of it."
His production came during a stretch where GCU's offense has surged, with the Lopes continuing to find consistency in MW play.
"The season has its ups and downs and I think we have found our groove at the right time," Schmidt said. "When we get firing on both cylinders like we did tonight, we're a really tough team to beat. We understand each other's roles and we have each other's backs," Schmidt said. "If I don't get the job done, the next guy will. It's really helping us produce runs and push together."
A versatile presence in the lineup, Schmidt has contributed across multiple roles this season while delivering consistent run production in the heart of the order.
"I'm just doing whatever I can to help the team win," Schmidt said. "I started the season on the bench, so I've learned how to stay ready and contribute when my number is called."
Schmidt becomes GCU's first-ever MW Player of the Week in the program's inaugural season in the conference. He is also the third Lopes player to earn a weekly MW honor, joining freshman Tanner Johns (Freshman of the Week) and right-hander Chase Frey (Pitcher of the Week).
Schmidt powered the Lopes offense with an ultra-productive series. He hit .500 (6 for 12) with a 1.667 OPS (.500 on-base percentage / 1.167 slugging percentage), leading GCU in hits, RBIs and total bases.
He totaled 10 RBIs, two home runs, two doubles and 14 total bases across the three-game series, recording at least one hit and one RBI in every game.
Schmidt set the tone in the series opener, going 3 for 4 with two doubles, a home run and five RBIs.
"I knew he was going to throw a slow offspeed," Schmidt said of his home run at bat. "I was kind of just waiting for something up in the zone. That's what I saw and took advantage of it."
His production came during a stretch where GCU's offense has surged, with the Lopes continuing to find consistency in MW play.
"The season has its ups and downs and I think we have found our groove at the right time," Schmidt said. "When we get firing on both cylinders like we did tonight, we're a really tough team to beat. We understand each other's roles and we have each other's backs," Schmidt said. "If I don't get the job done, the next guy will. It's really helping us produce runs and push together."
A versatile presence in the lineup, Schmidt has contributed across multiple roles this season while delivering consistent run production in the heart of the order.
"I'm just doing whatever I can to help the team win," Schmidt said. "I started the season on the bench, so I've learned how to stay ready and contribute when my number is called."
Players Mentioned
Singles off BOTH bags. ONE inning. 🤯 #baseball
Sunday, April 12
Schmidt's 3-run blast vs. ASU #collegebaseball
Wednesday, April 08
Fired up! Frey celebrates complete game shutout #collegebaseball
Saturday, April 04
GCU Baseball at Fresno State (Game 1) - Highlights
Friday, April 03