Michigan State baseball pitcher Nick Powers has been named to the College Baseball Foundation Pitcher of the Year Watch List. Powers, a senior from Flushing, Michigan, ranks third in the Big Ten and 73rd in the NCAA in strikeout-walk ratio (4.17). He has 50 strikeouts, including 15 strikeouts looking, and is just two strikeouts away from entering the top 10 in MSU's career strikeouts list. Powers' win last Saturday against Penn State was his sixth of the season and 19th of his career, tying him for No. 9 on MSU's career wins list. He is also just 22 strikeouts away from reaching the 200 Ks plateau.

By the Numbers
  • Powers ranks third in the Big Ten and 73rd in the NCAA in strikeout-walk ratio (4.17).
  • He has 50 strikeouts, including 15 strikeouts looking.
State of Play
  • Powers is currently in Columbus, Ohio for a three-game B1G weekend series at Ohio State.
  • Michigan State returns home for a five-game homestand, including a three-game B1G weekend series against Michigan from May 3-5.
  • Season tickets packages for 24 home games at McLane Stadium at Kobs Field are available for $50.
Bottom Line

Nick Powers' exceptional performance has earned him a spot on the College Baseball Foundation Pitcher of the Year Watch List, highlighting his impressive statistics and contribution to Michigan State's baseball team. With several milestones within reach, Powers' talent and dedication continue to enhance the team’s prospects for a successful season.