The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) released its Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week awards presented by The Game Headwear for the period ending March 12. Kentucky senior first baseman Hunter Gilliam was named National Hitter of the Week, while Western Kentucky senior left-handed pitcher Devyn Terbrak was named National Pitcher of the Week. The NCBWA Board reviews candidates from each Division I Conference and names winners each Tuesday throughout the season.