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MSU's Knight named Olerud Two-Way Player of the Week
Junior earns national honor for performance in season-opening series
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Missouri State's Max Knight was named the national John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Week by the College Baseball Foundation for his performance in the Bears' season-opening series at Louisiana. Knight batted .364 with a .500 on-base percentage while also throwing three shutout innings to earn the pitching victory on Saturday.
Why it matters
Knight is a versatile player who has excelled both at the plate and on the mound for Missouri State. This is his second career Olerud Award, and he was a finalist for the Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year in 2025, highlighting his status as one of the top two-way players in college baseball.
The details
In the series against Louisiana, Knight hit a home run in the ninth inning to help the Bears complete a comeback from a 10-3 deficit. It marked the eighth time in his Missouri State career that he has both pitched and hit a home run in the same game. Knight started at both designated hitter and left field, reaching base multiple times in all three contests and also stealing a base.
- Knight was honored on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
- The games he was recognized for were played from February 13-15, 2026.
- Knight won the Olerud Award previously on April 29 of the 2025 season.
The players
Max Knight
A junior at Missouri State University who was named the national John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Week by the College Baseball Foundation.
College Baseball Foundation
The organization that awards the national John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Week honor.
What’s next
The Bears (2-1) play at Oral Roberts at 3 p.m. today and visit Ole Miss for a three-game series Feb. 20-22.
The takeaway
Max Knight's versatility and excellence as both a hitter and pitcher have earned him national recognition, and he will look to build on this performance as Missouri State continues its early-season schedule.
