Dagen Brewer Picks Up MIAA Weekly Honors as Monster Season Continues

Pittsburg State outfielder sets MIAA records in dominant series against Fort Hays State

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:55pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player's batting motion broken down into overlapping planes of navy, green, and orange, conveying the raw power and athleticism of the player's performance.Dagen Brewer's record-setting offensive explosion propels Pittsburg State toward MIAA title contention.Pittsburg Today

Pittsburg State Baseball standout Dagen Brewer has been named MIAA Hitter of the Week following a dominant series against Fort Hays State, where he tied all-time MIAA records with 4 home runs and 10 RBI in a single game. Brewer is currently leading the MIAA in several offensive categories, including batting average, home runs, RBIs, slugging percentage, and on-base percentage.

Why it matters

Brewer's historic performance and conference-leading stats highlight his exceptional season and cement his status as one of the top players in the MIAA. His success is crucial for the Pittsburg State Gorillas as they aim to contend for a conference championship and potential NCAA tournament berth.

The details

In a three-game series against the Fort Hays State Tigers, Brewer slashed an incredible .700/.750/2.300, tallying six extra base hits, five of those being home runs, and 13 RBI total. His standout game came on Friday, where he tied MIAA records with 4 home runs and 10 RBI in a 21-7 win for the Gorillas.

  • Brewer's record-setting performance came on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The MIAA announced Brewer as the Hitter of the Week on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Dagen Brewer

A standout outfielder for the Pittsburg State Gorillas baseball team, Brewer is currently leading the MIAA in several offensive categories and has been named MIAA Hitter of the Week.

Pittsburg State Gorillas

The baseball team from Pittsburg State University, a member of the MIAA conference, who are benefiting from Brewer's historic season as they aim to contend for a conference championship.

Fort Hays State Tigers

The baseball team from Fort Hays State University, who faced off against the Pittsburg State Gorillas in the series where Brewer put up his record-setting performance.

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What they’re saying

“Dagen Brewer's performance this weekend was truly historic. He's been a dominant force all season, and we're excited to see him continue to lead our team to success.”

— Matt McGreevy, Pittsburg State Baseball Head Coach

What’s next

Brewer and the Pittsburg State Gorillas will look to build on this momentum as they continue their MIAA conference schedule, with key matchups against rival schools in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Dagen Brewer's historic performance and conference-leading stats cement his status as one of the top players in the MIAA. His success is crucial for the Pittsburg State Gorillas as they aim to contend for a conference championship and potential NCAA tournament berth.