BRENTWOOD, Tenn.- University of Tennessee at Martin baseball standout Jacob Sitton has been named Ohio Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week for the first time in his profession after an incredible begin towards Bradley.
The Bradford, Tenn. native earned his first win of the season on Friday afternoon after matching a career-best in innings pitched (seven) and strikeouts (eight). He allowed simply three hits and no runs to assist lead the Skyhawks to a 17-2 win over the Braves.
The senior has began his 2026 marketing campaign as one of the finest arms in the OVC. He ranks amongst the league leaders in strikeouts (third, 17), batters struck out trying (third, 4), earned run common (sixth, 2.25) and innings pitched (sixth).
He turns into the 19th UT Martin pitcher all-time to be named OVC Pitcher of the Week, and first since Tristan Walton on April 1, 2024.
Sitton and the Skyhawks proceed their season-long homestand once they host Mississippi Valley State this weekend.
The Bradford, Tenn. native earned his first win of the season on Friday afternoon after matching a career-best in innings pitched (seven) and strikeouts (eight). He allowed simply three hits and no runs to assist lead the Skyhawks to a 17-2 win over the Braves.
The senior has began his 2026 marketing campaign as one of the finest arms in the OVC. He ranks amongst the league leaders in strikeouts (third, 17), batters struck out trying (third, 4), earned run common (sixth, 2.25) and innings pitched (sixth).
He turns into the 19th UT Martin pitcher all-time to be named OVC Pitcher of the Week, and first since Tristan Walton on April 1, 2024.
Sitton and the Skyhawks proceed their season-long homestand once they host Mississippi Valley State this weekend.