University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics

BIRMINGHAM – For the third time in the 2025 season, UAB right-handed pitcher Colin Daniel has won American Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.

The junior from Corner, Alabama tossed a complete game shutout on Friday night against Rice. Daniel struck out a career-high 13 batters, did not allow a walk or a run, and had a strike percentage of 73%. Daniel now ranks 3rd in the American Conference in Innings Pitched (68.2), 3rd in Walks Allowed (12), tied for 7th in Wins (5), 8th in ERA (3.80), and 8th in Strikeouts (62).

Player of the Week

Ty Hodge, R-Jr., INF, UTSA

 

Pitcher of the Week

Colin Daniel, Jr., UAB

 

Honorable Mention

Connor Maryniak, Sr., INF, Charlotte

Mike Szlurma, Gr., P, Charlotte

Ethan Norby, So., P, East Carolina

Carlos Jacome, So., INF, South Florida

Gavin Schulz, Sr., DH, Tulane

Daniel and the Blazers return to action on Tuesday, April 29 as they host the Alabama State Hornets at Young Memorial Field at 6 p.m. Tickets are $2 at the gate only.

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