In four games during the week, Pierce played third base in a win over Massachusetts Institute of Technology, first base in a loss to University of Southern Maine, left field in a win over Ripon College (Wis.) in game one of a doubleheader, and shortstop in game two of that doubleheader. He had 12 putouts and 13 assists, with one error, in the four games. He also batted .625 (10-16) with a .667 on-base percentage and a .875 slugging percentage. He scored five runs and drove in eight.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Josh Rowles, Junior, Thirdbase, Sun Prairie, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Zach Demmon, Junior, Firstbase, Schaumburg, Ill. (Hoffman Estates)
UW-Stevens Point, Sean Gerber, Senior, Firstbase/Thirdbase, Stoughton, Wis.
UW-Superior, Robbie Veith, Senior, Outfield, Brainerd, Minn.