Kerndt picked up a win in both of UW-Whitewater’s series during the week, helping the Warhawks go 6-0. He went six innings, giving up six hits and three earned runs in a win over UW-Oshkosh on April 24. In that game, he walked four and struck out 10. Kerndt came back on April 28 to pick up a win against UW-La Crosse, going eight innings. In that game, he gave up five hits and three earned runs, walked three and struck out four.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Tim Verthein, Senior, Righthanded Pitcher, La Crescent, Minn.
UW-Oshkosh, Joe Pavlovich, Sophomore, Righthanded Pitcher, Denmark, Wis.
UW-Platteville, Adam Theis, Senior, St. Cloud, Minn. (Cathedral)
UW-Stevens Point, Jake Herbst, Senior, Righthanded Pitcher, Park Falls, Wis.
UW-Stout, Andrew Driessen, Senior, Righthanded Pitcher, Champlin Park, Minn.