University of Memphis Athletics
Hathcock Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List
Apr 26, 2017 | Baseball
Junior closer ranks eighth nationally with 11 saves
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Memphis junior closer Colton Hathcock has been named to the Midseason Watch List for the 13th annual National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award, members of the association announced Wednesday.
Hathcock picked up his 11th save of the season in Tuesday's win at Arkansas State, moving him into a tie for eighth nationally in the save category. The 11 saves are the third most by a Tigers pitcher in a single season in school history. The single-season program record for saves is 14, set by Nolan Blackwood in 2015.
The junior right-hander has made the transition to the backend of the bullpen this season after serving as the team's Friday night starter in 2016.
In 19 appearances this season Hathcock has a 2-2 record and a 3.08 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 26 1/3 innings pitched.
Throughout his three-year career he has a 3.80 ERA in 151 2/3 innings pitched. The Atoka, Tenn. product has 145 strikeouts to 69 walks in his career.
Hathcock is among 40 players on the watch list and one of just two American Athletic Conference pitchers to be recognized, joining UConn's Mike Russell.
Hathcock isn't the first Tigers' closer to receive national recognition. Blackwood, Memphis' career saves leader, was named to the midseason watch list in 2015 and Jonathan Van Eaton received the same honors in 2013.
Hathcock picked up his 11th save of the season in Tuesday's win at Arkansas State, moving him into a tie for eighth nationally in the save category. The 11 saves are the third most by a Tigers pitcher in a single season in school history. The single-season program record for saves is 14, set by Nolan Blackwood in 2015.
The junior right-hander has made the transition to the backend of the bullpen this season after serving as the team's Friday night starter in 2016.
In 19 appearances this season Hathcock has a 2-2 record and a 3.08 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 26 1/3 innings pitched.
Throughout his three-year career he has a 3.80 ERA in 151 2/3 innings pitched. The Atoka, Tenn. product has 145 strikeouts to 69 walks in his career.
Hathcock is among 40 players on the watch list and one of just two American Athletic Conference pitchers to be recognized, joining UConn's Mike Russell.
Hathcock isn't the first Tigers' closer to receive national recognition. Blackwood, Memphis' career saves leader, was named to the midseason watch list in 2015 and Jonathan Van Eaton received the same honors in 2013.
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