College Baseball Week 10: Top 10 Standout Players to Watch
College baseball is heating up as we approach the postseason. Some players are standing out with exceptional performances.
This week, Baseball America, in collaboration with 64Analytics.com, has highlighted ten college players who have delivered standout data in Week 9. From explosive hitting to dominant pitching, these athletes are making significant impacts on their teams and catching the eyes of scouts and fans.
Top Hitters of the Week
Several hitters have made their mark with impressive stats. Here are the top performers:
Aiva Arquette – Oregon State
Aiva Arquette had a phenomenal week, going 9-for-18 with four home runs and 11 RBIs across four games. His stats include a .500 batting average, .591 OBP, and 1.278 slugging percentage.
These numbers have propelled him to a .780 wOBA and 224 wRC+. Arquette’s blend of power and athleticism has made him a top shortstop prospect.
Damian Garcia – Texas Southern
Damian Garcia, a transfer from Sierra Vista (Ariz.) Cochise College, has been a standout for Texas Southern. He is hitting .363 on the season with nine home runs.
Last week, Garcia went 8-for-13 with five home runs and nine RBIs. His weekly stats include a .615 batting average, .688 OBP, and 1.846 slugging percentage, leading to a nation-leading .978 wOBA and 281 wRC+.
Nickens – Austin Peay
Nickens has quietly put together one of the most explosive seasons in the country. Last week, he went 13-for-21 over four games, homering three times and driving in six runs.
On the year, Nickens is batting .429 with 14 home runs, 16 doubles, and 50 RBIs.
Rodriguez – Missouri State
Rodriguez made a significant impact last week by launching five home runs and driving in 11 runs over six games. His power surge resulted in a 1.154 slugging percentage and a .648 wOBA.
Rodriguez has shown an impressive ability to impact the baseball and carry an offense.
Gallaher – North Carolina
Gallaher has been a key player in North Carolina’s climb to No. 5 in the national rankings. Last week, he went 9-for-15 with four home runs and 11 RBIs.
He posted a .600/.647/1.400 line and an .839 wOBA.
Standout Pitchers of the Week
Pitchers have also made headlines with strong performances. Here are the top pitchers of the week:
Ohman – Yale
Ohman has put together a remarkable freshman season. Last week, he fired a complete-game shutout, scattering five hits with no walks and six strikeouts over nine innings.
His ERA is now 0.19 across 47.1 innings. With 55 strikeouts against just 11 walks, Ohman has established himself as Yale’s ace.
Bodendorf – Big 12
Bodendorf turned in an impressive outing against No. 22 Arizona. He completed 10 innings, giving up just three hits, one earned run, and one walk while striking out 10.
Since transferring from Hawaii, Bodendorf has posted a 3.14 ERA with 63 strikeouts and just 17 walks across 51.2 innings.
Beard – FAU
Beard has been gaining national attention this spring. Last week, he struck out 11 over seven innings against Memphis, allowing just three hits, one earned run, and two walks.
For the season, Beard boasts a 2.92 ERA with 85 strikeouts against 24 walks over 52.1 innings.
Wiggins – Arkansas
Wiggins made an impact last week by striking out five over three scoreless innings without a walk. His fastball was the highlight, with 10 pitches clocked at 100 mph or higher, including two reaching 102 mph.
As a freshman, Wiggins’ raw velocity gives the Razorbacks a true weapon in late-game situations.
Anker – Fresno State
Anker found his rhythm last week. He struck out 16 batters over eight scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and one walk.
Anker posted an 18.0 K/9, a 0.38 WHIP, and a dominant 17.14 wRAE.
For more detailed insights and data on these players, visit Baseball America.
