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O’Donnell Named Semifinalist for National Pitcher of the Year Award
5/18/2018 12:59:00 PM | Baseball
Wolfpack pitcher only player from ACC to make the list
LUBBOCK, Texas – NC State baseball's Joe O'Donnell has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the 2018 Pitcher of the Year Award, as announced by the College Baseball Foundation.
O'Donnell is the only pitcher on the list from the ACC and one of just five relief pitchers.
The Wolfpack closer has compiled a 1.09 earned run average (ERA) in 21 appearances out of the bullpen. The Wilmington, N.C., native has struck out 34 batters in 24.2 innings and has only allowed three earned runs this season.
O'Donnell owns 10 saves to tie for the ACC lead and rank among the top pitchers in the NCAA in that category. He is a perfect 10-for-10 in save opportunities this season.
Opposing batters are hitting just .165 against the redshirt senior with only three extra-base hits.
He recently broke the program record for career appearances with his 88thagainst Campbell and now holds 92, which is tied for the second most by an active pitcher in the ACC.
O'Donnell nailed down seven saves last season to own 17 for his career, the third most in NC State baseball history.
NC State is back in action tonight against No. 11 Florida State. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee.
NATIONAL PITCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD SEMIFINALISTS
O'Donnell is the only pitcher on the list from the ACC and one of just five relief pitchers.
The Wolfpack closer has compiled a 1.09 earned run average (ERA) in 21 appearances out of the bullpen. The Wilmington, N.C., native has struck out 34 batters in 24.2 innings and has only allowed three earned runs this season.
O'Donnell owns 10 saves to tie for the ACC lead and rank among the top pitchers in the NCAA in that category. He is a perfect 10-for-10 in save opportunities this season.
Opposing batters are hitting just .165 against the redshirt senior with only three extra-base hits.
He recently broke the program record for career appearances with his 88thagainst Campbell and now holds 92, which is tied for the second most by an active pitcher in the ACC.
O'Donnell nailed down seven saves last season to own 17 for his career, the third most in NC State baseball history.
NC State is back in action tonight against No. 11 Florida State. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee.
NATIONAL PITCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD SEMIFINALISTS
| Name |
School |
Conference |
| Kyle Brynovich | Elon | Colonial |
| Michael Byrne | Florida | SEC |
| Logan Gilbert | Stetson | Atlantic Sun |
| Luke Heimlich | Oregon State | Pac-12 |
| Nolan Hoffman | Texas A&M | SEC |
| Caleb Killian | Texas Tech | Big 12 |
| Seth Kinker | Ohio State | Big Ten |
| Jack Little | Stanford | Pac-12 |
| Carter Love | College of Charleston | Colonial |
| Sean Mellen | Norhteastern | Colonial |
| Casey Mize | Auburn | SEC |
| Sean Mooney | St. John's | Big East |
| Joe O'Donnell | NC State | ACC |
| Riley Ornido | San Francisco | West Coast |
| Andre Pallante | UC-Irvine | Big West |
| John Rooney | Hofstra | Colonial |
| Brady Singer | Florida | SEC |
| Evan Sisk | College of Charleston | Colonial |
| Ken Waldichuk | Saint Mary's | West Coast |
| Brooks Wilson | Stetson | Atlantic Sun |
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