The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) was well represented on the national stage this week as two standout performers—Kalamazoo College junior catcher Caleb Moore and Alma College freshman outfielder Braylon Ryan—earned spots on the D3baseball.com Team of the Week.
The Team of the Week, now in its 15th season, serves as D3baseball.com’s weekly honor roll, recognizing the top performers at each of nine positions across Division III. Selected from nominations submitted by sports information directors, this week marks the ninth installment of the 2026 season—and Moore and Ryan made sure the MIAA was front and center.
Moore anchored a dominant week for No. 10 Kalamazoo, guiding the Hornets to a 5-1 record that included a series win over No. 23 Adrian. The junior Hornet was nearly unstoppable at the plate, hitting .591 (13-for-22) across six games. He tallied two doubles, two home runs, and six RBIs while showcasing elite plate discipline with seven walks and zero strikeouts.
Just as impressive was Moore’s defensive presence behind the plate. He handled every inning of the six-game stretch without committing an error or allowing a passed ball, providing steady leadership for Kalamazoo’s pitching crew during a critical week of conference play.
Ryan, meanwhile, delivered a breakout performance for Alma in a 4-0 week, cementing his place as one of the conference’s rising stars. The freshman outfielder hit .571 (12-for-21) while driving in a staggering 17 runs and scoring seven times. His power was on full display, as he recorded five extra-base hits—two doubles, two triples, and a home run—on his way to a 1.000 slugging percentage.
Perhaps most notably, Ryan etched his name into the Alma record book, tying for second all-time in single-game RBIs with seven in the Scots’ finale against Trine University. He also played flawless defense in the field, rounding out a complete performance that highlighted both his consistency and explosiveness.
From a veteran leader behind the plate to a freshman making an immediate impact, Moore and Ryan exemplify the depth of talent across the MIAA. Their national recognition not only underscores their individual excellence but also reflects the conference’s continued presence among Division III’s best.