Oklahoma Panhandle State baseball player earns weekly honors

Genesis Nunez named NAIA Ball Player of the Week and Sooner State Baseball Report Player of the Week

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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For the first time in program history, the Oklahoma Panhandle State baseball team has garnered a weekly honor from NAIA Ball, as Genesis Nunez was named the organization's Player of the Week from Feb. 2-8. Nunez also earned the same status more locally from Sooner State Baseball Report.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights the growing success and national prominence of the Oklahoma Panhandle State baseball program, which is a smaller NAIA school looking to make a name for itself in the competitive world of college baseball.

The details

Genesis Nunez, a player for the Oklahoma Panhandle State baseball team, was named the NAIA Ball Player of the Week and the Sooner State Baseball Report Player of the Week for the period of February 2-8. This marks the first time in program history that an Oklahoma Panhandle State baseball player has received these weekly honors.

Nunez was recognized for his performance from February 2-8, 2026.

The players

Genesis Nunez

A player on the Oklahoma Panhandle State baseball team who was named the NAIA Ball Player of the Week and the Sooner State Baseball Report Player of the Week for the period of February 2-8, 2026.