A semifinalist for the NCBWA's Dick Howser Trophy for the second year in a row, Jake Burger became the fifth Missouri State standout to earn MVC Player of the Year recognition. The two-time All-American leads the Valley and ranks fourth nationally with 22 home runs, combining with fellow Bear Jeremy Eierman to form the top power combination at the Division I level this season (41 homers) while leading the Bears to an MVC regular-season title and top-20 national ranking. Burger also paces the circuit in on-base percentage, runs scored and RBIs, while ranking among the nation's top 15 hitters in slugging, as well.
Jake Burger
Infielder, Missouri State| Bat/Throws | AVG | H | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/R | .346 | 71 | 62 | 20 | 57 |
