Bogenpohl, Schaaf sweep CUSA weekly baseball awards

Missouri State players honored for standout performances

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:19am

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Missouri State baseball players Caden Bogenpohl and Jason Schaaf were named the Conference USA Hitter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, after leading the Bears to a 4-0 week. Bogenpohl hit .500 with a .929 slugging percentage, while Schaaf fired a two-hit shutout to complete a weekend sweep of Sam Houston.

Why it matters

The weekly conference awards recognize the top individual performances in the league, highlighting the talent and success of Missouri State's baseball program. The Bears' strong start to the season has them positioned well in the conference standings.

The details

Bogenpohl scored 12 runs in four games, batting .500 with a .929 slugging percentage and .650 on-base percentage. He hit three doubles, a home run, and drew six walks. Schaaf's two-hit shutout on Sunday against Sam Houston was the first individual shutout by a Missouri State pitcher since 2013.

  • On Tuesday, Bogenpohl hit a walk-off home run in the 10th inning against No. 17 Arkansas.
  • On Friday, Bogenpohl doubled twice and scored twice in the series opener against Sam Houston.
  • On Saturday, Bogenpohl went 2-for-3 with a double and scored four runs.
  • On Sunday, Bogenpohl walked three times and scored three runs, while Schaaf fired the two-hit shutout.

The players

Caden Bogenpohl

A junior outfielder for Missouri State who was named the Conference USA Hitter of the Week after a standout offensive performance.

Jason Schaaf

A senior pitcher for Missouri State who was named the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week after throwing a two-hit shutout to complete a weekend sweep.

Missouri State Bears

The baseball team from Missouri State University, which swept the weekly conference awards and improved to 21-9 on the season.

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What’s next

The Bears (21-9) begin a four-game road trip on Tuesday at 6 p.m. when they visit in-state rival Missouri. The Tigers make the return trip to Hammons Field on April 15 at 6:30 p.m.

The takeaway

Missouri State's baseball team is off to a strong start this season, with two of its top players earning weekly conference honors. The Bears' success so far has them well-positioned in the Conference USA standings as they prepare for a key road trip and a home matchup against Missouri.