The Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Baseball Players of the Week were announced this week, highlighting outstanding performances from Lower Columbia and Clackamas. Two uncommitted sophomore standouts, Owen Cummins and Sebastian Laddusaw, delivered critical performances that showcased the exceptional talent in NWAC baseball during the week of March 17th through 23rd.
NWAC Hitter of the Week
Lower Columbia’s Cummins Dominates at the Plate
Sophomore utility player Owen Cummins went 11-for-25 at the plate during crucial series against Columbia Basin and Big Bend, batting .440 with a .531 on-base percentage. His offensive output included one double, one home run, 9 RBI, 6 runs scored, and 4 walks, helping Lower Columbia go 6-2 in those matchups.*
Currently, Cummins leads the Red Devils with a .323 batting average, .442 on-base percentage, and .415 slugging percentage, tallying 27 total bases, 18 runs batted in (5th in NWAC), 15 runs scored, and has maintained a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.
NWAC Pitcher of the Week
Clackamas’ Laddusaw Throws Dominant Shutout
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Sebastian Laddusaw delivered a dominant performance in a win against Mt Hood, throwing a seven-inning complete game shutout. He scattered four hits, allowed one unearned run, issued just 1 walk, and struck out 7. Laddusaw finished the game with an impressive 0.71 WHIP.
Currently, Laddusaw has made four appearances with three games started, posting a 2-1 record with one save. Over 20 innings pitched, he maintains a 1.80 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and has recorded 19 strikeouts.
*Included stats from series opening DH against CBC
Both Players of the Week remain uncommitted. This presents outstanding opportunities for four-year programs looking to bolster their rosters. The NWAC has long served as a developmental pathway for talented baseball players. Many NWAC athletes move on to NCAA Division I, II, and NAIA programs after successful junior college careers.
NWAC Players of the Week (March 10-March 16)
