Tanner Aoki is Valley’s on-base machine and a sneaky sparkplug for 2026
In the 2026 season, Tanner Aoki has been Mississippi Valley State’s table-setter: a senior infielder who entered the year as a preseason All-SWAC pick after hitting .354 with a .485 on-base percentage, 45 hits, 19 steals, and a team-high 27 walks in 2025. He’s a switch-hitter with disciplined bat-to-ball skills, good speed, and a knack for getting on base rather than just swinging for the fences. If you want a high-contact, high-IQ infielder who can create pressure at the top of the lineup, Aoki is the kind of glue guy coaches love.