Grand Canyon’s Trevor Schmidt Named Mountain West Baseball Player of the Week

Grand Canyon University junior designated hitter Trevor Schmidt has been named the Mountain West Baseball Player of the Week for the week of April 20, 2026. The honor comes after Schmidt delivered a dominant offensive performance in GCU’s series win over Air Force, marking the first time a Lopes player has earned the weekly award in the program’s inaugural Mountain West Conference season.

Schmidt’s Record-Breaking Offensive Performance

Schmidt powered the Lopes offense with a .500 batting average (6-for-12) across the three-game series, posting a 1.667 OPS that included a .500 on-base percentage and a 1.167 slugging percentage. He led Grand Canyon in hits, RBIs, and total bases while recording at least one hit and one RBI in every game.

His weekend highlights included:

• 10 total RBIs
• Two home runs
• Two doubles
• 14 total bases
• Three runs scored

Schmidt set the tone in the series opener, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, and five RBIs. Reflecting on his home run at bat, Schmidt said, “I knew he was going to throw a slow offspeed. I was kind of just waiting for something up in the zone. That’s what I saw and took advantage of it.”

Historical Significance for Grand Canyon Baseball

The award makes Schmidt Grand Canyon’s first-ever Mountain West Player of the Week. He is also the third Lopes player to earn a weekly Mountain West honor this season, joining freshman Tanner Johns (Freshman of the Week) and right-hander Chase Frey (Pitcher of the Week).

“The season has its ups and downs and I think we have found our groove at the right time,” Schmidt said. “When we gain 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.”

Upcoming Matchup Against Kansas State

Following the award, Grand Canyon is set to host Kansas State in a Tuesday afternoon matchup at Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT on April 21, 2026, with the game broadcast on the Mountain West Network.

The Wildcats (25-15, 9-9 Big 12) wrap up a four-game stint in Arizona as they take on the Lopes (14-25, 6-9 Mountain West) in what will be Game 41 for both programs.

About the Mountain West Player of the Week Award

The Mountain West Baseball Player of the Week honor is conferred weekly during the baseball season to recognize outstanding individual performance across the conference. Winners are selected based on statistical production, impact on team success, and overall contribution during the designated week.

For the week of April 20, 2026, the Mountain West also recognized:

• Pitcher of the Week: Aidan Brainard, Nevada senior
• Freshman of the Week: Peyton Rowles, San José State infielder

Key Takeaways

• Trevor Schmidt is the first Grand Canyon player ever named Mountain West Baseball Player of the Week.
• He hit .500 with 10 RBIs, two home runs, and a 1.667 OPS in the series win over Air Force.
• Schmidt becomes the third Lopes player to earn a weekly Mountain West honor in the 2026 season.
• The award highlights GCU’s growing competitiveness in its inaugural Mountain West Conference campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Trevor Schmidt’s award historic for Grand Canyon?

Schmidt is the first player in Grand Canyon University baseball history to be named Mountain West Player of the Week, achieving the milestone in the Lopes’ inaugural season in the conference.

How did Schmidt perform statistically to earn the award?

Schmidt batted .500 (6-for-12) with two home runs, two doubles, 10 RBIs, three runs scored, a .500 OBP, and a 1.167 slugging percentage for a 1.667 OPS across the three-game series against Air Force.

When and where is Grand Canyon’s next game?

Grand Canyon hosts Kansas State on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark in Phoenix, Arizona. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. CT.