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Nick Weaver Named to MAC All-Defensive Team
5/20/2026 10:00:00 AM | Baseball
Catcher led the MAC with 28 runners caught stealing
CLEVELAND, Ohio (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University baseball student-athlete Nick Weaver was named to the Mid-American Conference All-Defensive Team, as the conference announced its All-MAC teams and specialty awards Wednesday, May 20.
Weaver (Streamwood, Ill./Streamwood/Elgin C.C.) led the MAC in runners caught stealing with 28, a number that ranks third nationally and second in EMU program history in the modern statistical era.
"Great catchers change the game without always showing up in the box score," said Interim Head Coach Trevor Beerman. "That's exactly what Nick [Weaver] did for us all season. His leadership, toughness, and defensive instincts gave our team confidence every time he stepped behind the plate. Being named to the all-defensive team is a well-earned honor and I couldn't be prouder of him."
A force behind the plate, the junior caught nearly 30% of the runners attempting to steal this season, throwing them out on 28/95 chances. His 28 runners caught stealing stands four more than the second-highest total in the conference as he caught multiple runners in the same game seven times, with his high watermark being three at Little Rock, Feb. 14, and against Bowling Green, May 2. The three CSB stand second in EMU's single-game leaderboards to Brian Blackburn's four runners caught stealing at Michigan State, April 5, 2006.
In all, Weaver recorded 304 putouts in 357 chances with 47 assists and six errors, totaling a .983 fielding percentage to go with his 28 runners caught stealing. He contributed offensively as well, batting .250 with 37 hits, nine doubles, three home runs, 19 RBI, and 17 runs. He also worked 14 walks and was a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen base attempts.
The Streamwood, Ill., native becomes the third All-MAC Defensive Team selection in program history, joining 2022 MAC Player of the Year, Matt Kirk (OF), and Zachary Owings, who got the nod as a third baseman in 2018.
Specialty Awards
Coach of the Year: Brian Smiley, Miami
Player of the Year: Tommy Harrison, Miami
Pitcher of the Year: Nathan Leininger, Toledo
Freshman of the Year: Diego Cruz, Miami
Freshman Pitcher of the Year: Hayden Frey, Toledo
Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Maloney, Western Michigan
Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Micah Rienstra-Kiracofe, Kent State
All-MAC First Team
C: Brody Williams, Kent State
1B: Jacob Gillis, Ball State
2B: Diego Cruz, Miami
3B: Troy Sudbrook, Toledo
SS: Charlie Scholvin, Toledo
OF: Tommy Harrison, Miami
OF: Tanner Mally, Western Michigan
OF: Brody Chrisman, Akron
DH: Brayden Huebner, Ball State
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Leininger, Toledo
Starting Pitcher: Max Vaisvila, Northern Illinois
Starting Pitcher: Ethan Stade, Bowling Green
Starting Pitcher: Ricky Kidd, Western Michigan
Relief Pitcher: Austin Berggren, Miami
Relief Pitcher: Turner Doran, Western Michigan
At-Large: Michael Maloney, Western Michigan
At-Large: Marcus Dierks, Miami
All-MAC Second Team
C: Carson Raether, Miami
1B: Evan Appelwick, Miami
2B: Cole Smith, Northern Illinois
3B: Ripken Reese, Kent State
SS: Luke Matthews, Kent State
SS: Brett Griffiths, Ball State
OF: Micah Rienstra-Kiracofe, Kent State
OF: Sawyer Solitaria, Kent State
OF: Liam Arsich, Toledo
DH: Caden Robertson, Northern Illinois
Starting Pitcher: Ciaran Caughey, Kent State
Starting Pitcher: Callen Powers, UMass
Starting Pitcher: Hayden Frey, Toledo
Starting Pitcher: Clayton Burke, Miami
Relief Pitcher: Evan Holewinski, Kent State
Relief Pitcher: Peyton Williams, Kent State
At-Large: Blake Bowen, Akron
All-MAC Defensive Team
C– Nick Weaver, Eastern Michigan
1B– Blake Bowen, Akron
2B– Diego Cruz, Miami
3B– Troy Sudbrook, Toledo
SS– Michael Maloney, Western Michigan
OF– Micah Rienstra-Kiracofe, Kent State
OF– Tanner Mally, Western Michigan
OF– Marcus Dierks, Miami
P– Danny Cihocki, Northern Illinois
Weaver (Streamwood, Ill./Streamwood/Elgin C.C.) led the MAC in runners caught stealing with 28, a number that ranks third nationally and second in EMU program history in the modern statistical era.
"Great catchers change the game without always showing up in the box score," said Interim Head Coach Trevor Beerman. "That's exactly what Nick [Weaver] did for us all season. His leadership, toughness, and defensive instincts gave our team confidence every time he stepped behind the plate. Being named to the all-defensive team is a well-earned honor and I couldn't be prouder of him."
A force behind the plate, the junior caught nearly 30% of the runners attempting to steal this season, throwing them out on 28/95 chances. His 28 runners caught stealing stands four more than the second-highest total in the conference as he caught multiple runners in the same game seven times, with his high watermark being three at Little Rock, Feb. 14, and against Bowling Green, May 2. The three CSB stand second in EMU's single-game leaderboards to Brian Blackburn's four runners caught stealing at Michigan State, April 5, 2006.
In all, Weaver recorded 304 putouts in 357 chances with 47 assists and six errors, totaling a .983 fielding percentage to go with his 28 runners caught stealing. He contributed offensively as well, batting .250 with 37 hits, nine doubles, three home runs, 19 RBI, and 17 runs. He also worked 14 walks and was a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen base attempts.
The Streamwood, Ill., native becomes the third All-MAC Defensive Team selection in program history, joining 2022 MAC Player of the Year, Matt Kirk (OF), and Zachary Owings, who got the nod as a third baseman in 2018.
Specialty Awards
Coach of the Year: Brian Smiley, Miami
Player of the Year: Tommy Harrison, Miami
Pitcher of the Year: Nathan Leininger, Toledo
Freshman of the Year: Diego Cruz, Miami
Freshman Pitcher of the Year: Hayden Frey, Toledo
Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Maloney, Western Michigan
Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Micah Rienstra-Kiracofe, Kent State
All-MAC First Team
C: Brody Williams, Kent State
1B: Jacob Gillis, Ball State
2B: Diego Cruz, Miami
3B: Troy Sudbrook, Toledo
SS: Charlie Scholvin, Toledo
OF: Tommy Harrison, Miami
OF: Tanner Mally, Western Michigan
OF: Brody Chrisman, Akron
DH: Brayden Huebner, Ball State
Starting Pitcher: Nathan Leininger, Toledo
Starting Pitcher: Max Vaisvila, Northern Illinois
Starting Pitcher: Ethan Stade, Bowling Green
Starting Pitcher: Ricky Kidd, Western Michigan
Relief Pitcher: Austin Berggren, Miami
Relief Pitcher: Turner Doran, Western Michigan
At-Large: Michael Maloney, Western Michigan
At-Large: Marcus Dierks, Miami
All-MAC Second Team
C: Carson Raether, Miami
1B: Evan Appelwick, Miami
2B: Cole Smith, Northern Illinois
3B: Ripken Reese, Kent State
SS: Luke Matthews, Kent State
SS: Brett Griffiths, Ball State
OF: Micah Rienstra-Kiracofe, Kent State
OF: Sawyer Solitaria, Kent State
OF: Liam Arsich, Toledo
DH: Caden Robertson, Northern Illinois
Starting Pitcher: Ciaran Caughey, Kent State
Starting Pitcher: Callen Powers, UMass
Starting Pitcher: Hayden Frey, Toledo
Starting Pitcher: Clayton Burke, Miami
Relief Pitcher: Evan Holewinski, Kent State
Relief Pitcher: Peyton Williams, Kent State
At-Large: Blake Bowen, Akron
All-MAC Defensive Team
C– Nick Weaver, Eastern Michigan
1B– Blake Bowen, Akron
2B– Diego Cruz, Miami
3B– Troy Sudbrook, Toledo
SS– Michael Maloney, Western Michigan
OF– Micah Rienstra-Kiracofe, Kent State
OF– Tanner Mally, Western Michigan
OF– Marcus Dierks, Miami
P– Danny Cihocki, Northern Illinois
Players Mentioned
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