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College  | Story | 3/3/2026

College Players of the Week: March 3

Vincent Cervino
Craig Cozart
Photo: Cider Canon (Duke Athletics)
March 3

Perfect Game/Player of the Week: 
Cider Canon, OF, Duke 



The Duke Blue Devils (11-3) went through massive changes in the offseason, with a new coaching staff and heavy roster turnover like is often seen in the college game today.  That hasn’t held them back as they have kind of flown under the radar on their way to a tie for the most wins in the nation.  They won 4 out 5 games last week and Cider Canon was the driving force behind their offensive onslaught.  The 5-11/180 outfielder from San Marino, CA put together an incredible week collecting 9 hits in 14 at-bats, good for a .643 BA, scoring 7 runs, with 3 walks, 4 home runs and driving in a total of 10 runs.  After a successful couple years at Davidson College, Cider made the trip north to Durham and has fit right into the Blue Devil’s high-octane offense.  For the season, he is now slashing .452/.952/.574 with a double, a triple, 6 home runs, 9 stolen bases and 21 RBIs.  Duke opens ACC play this coming weekend and while there weren’t necessarily high expectations externally coming into the new year, it is clear they are going to make noise once again in 2026. 

Perfect Game/Pitcher of the Week: 
Michael Sharman, LHP, Clemson 

After getting shutout 7-0 in Game 1 of the Palmetto Series, the Clemson Tigers (10-1) needed someone to take the mound and take things in hand to even the series.  That man was veteran lefthander Michael Sharman, and he put on a pure clinic of pitching efficiency in a 4-1 win that hasn’t been seen in quite some time.  At 6-1/190 the Tennessee transfer used a blend of riding 4-seamers, cutters, sweepers and changeups to navigate his complete game gem on only 78 pitches.  Sharman surrendered 4 hits, 1 earned run, no free passes and punched out 4 batters all told.  But, to appreciate the real brilliance, let’s start with the fact that he only threw 11 pitches that weren’t strikes the entire outing, good for 68% strikes.  Beyond that, only 2 out of 31 batters saw a 2-ball count, none of which saw a 3-ball count.  To finish the story, only 9 batters even saw a ball and Sharman never threw more than 11 pitches in a single inning.  In an era where the rage is velocity, it was refreshing to see someone understand their craft well enough to pitch to contact and allow his team to make plays for him.  On the season, Sharman is already 3-0 in 3 starts with a 0.90 ERA in 20.0 IP, allowing just 7 hits, 1 BB with a total of 18 punch outs.  The Tigers ended up walking away with the series victory over the rival Gamecocks the following day and Sharman was the one who turned the tide.    

Perfect Game/Freshman of the Week: 
Michael Senay, RHP, USF 

To say that there is no love lost between the USF Bulls (9-3) and the UCF Knights would be a massive understatement.  Due to inclement weather on Friday night, that meant the dreaded double-header would start the series off on Saturday.  USF to Game 1 convincingly by a score of 9-2 and since twin-bills result in a split 80% of the time, it would be a tall tale for the Bulls to secure the series with Game 2.  Freshman and Orlando native, Michael Senay, had other ideas as he took the ball in the start.  The 6-2/200 righty worked heavily off his low-to-mid 90s fastball and tight slider to keep opposing hitters off balance.  He needed only 80 pitches to navigate 7.0 IP, allowing just 4 hits, no runs, 1 BB and 5 strikeouts.  While he didn’t factor in the decision since his club took 10-innings to win the series with a 2-1 victory, he did put the bullpen in great position to hold down the fort.  For the season, Senay is 1-0 with a 0.96 ERA over 2 starts and 3 appearances, totaling 18.2 IP with a 15:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio.  USF looks like they are a team to recon with in the American Athletic Conference this year and Senay should be right in the middle of it. 

February 24

Perfect Game/Player of the Week:
Will Gasparino, OF, UCLA

After playing 117 games, launching 27 doubles and 25 home runs in Austin, TX for the University of Texas, Will Gasparino decided it was time to head back to his hometown of Los Angeles, CA. Based on his performance in the first two weeks of the season for the Bruins, he looks very comfortable and ready to push his name up the Draft Board. UCLA (6-1) enters 2026 with incredibly high expectations, jumped to No. 3 in our Top 25 poll with their 3-game sweep of previously ranked TCU and Gasparino provided much of the offensive firepower. For the week, the 6-6/220 outfielder went 7 for 13 good for a .538 BA, with a double, 5 home runs and 13 RBI. That brings his slash line through 7-games to .391/1.304/.548 with a double, a triple, 6 home runs and he has driven in a total of 15 runs. The scary thing is that Gasparino is just beginning to tap into his extensive skillset and the Bruins have one of the deepest lineups in the nation. All indicators are that UCLA is headed towards another Big Ten title and trip to Omaha, with the pieces to bring home all the hardware this time around.

Perfect Game/Pitcher of the Week:
Dax Whitney, RHP, Oregon State

The Oregon State Beavers (4-3) hit an unexpected bump in the road this weekend at the Round Rock Classic, dropping their last two games of the weekend to Southern Miss and Purdue. However, there is no reason for the fanbase to panic just yet since there is a young man named Dax Whitney who will take the ball every Friday in the starting role. The 6-5/218 righty from Blackfoot, ID has the prototypical pitchers build with an atypical arm path that produces one of the best fastballs in the college game today. Whitney’s heater will reach triple digits and backs that up with a devastating cutter and an abrupt curveball creating a perfect storm for missing barrels. In his winning start against Baylor, he went 7.0 IP, throwing 96 pitches, allowing just 2 hits, no runs, and 1 walk while punching out an incredible 17 batters. For the season, the big righty has thrown 12.0 IP, surrendering 7 hits, 1 earned run, 4 walks and 23 strikeouts. Oregon State is once again looking to build a postseason-worthy resume as the only independent team in the country. With Whitney anchoring their rotation, they must feel certain that Game 1 of each series should be on their side.

Perfect Game/Freshman of the Week:
Dylan Dubovik, OF, Miami

The Miami Hurricanes (9-0) lead the nation in wins and are doing things with the sticks that are performing in an otherworldly way, even by their standards. They have scored 144 runs so far this season, meaning they are averaging 16-runs per game so far and freshman Dylan Dubovik has fit right in, leading the lineup in various categories. The 6-4/205 two-way athlete from Coral Springs, FL creates tremendous leverage and has the intrinsic timing to handle fastballs and off-speed offerings the same. In the 3-game series against Lafayette last weekend, Dubovik collected an unbelievable 9 hits in 11 official at-bats, with 5 of those being for extra-bases, 3 of them home runs and he drove in 9 RBI as well. In his 6 games, he is now slashing .846/1.769/.813 with 3 doubles, those 3 home runs, 11 RBI and he has yet to go down swinging. There is plenty of protection in the lineup and the Hurricanes are dangerous. With all that being said, Dubovik has the talent to put together not only an ACC All-Freshman type of season but a Freshman All-American campaign as well.


February 17th

Perfect Game/Player of the Week:

Tyce Armstrong, IF, Baylor

Opening Day always has a special feel with the sights, sounds and smells bringing back memories of days gone by. But no one that made their way to Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark could have imagined what they would witness in the Baylor Bears first game against New Mexico State. Enter 6-4/228, redshirt senior 1B Tyce Armstrong with his power stroke and flare for the dramatic. Transferring in after a successful career at UT Arlington, the Magnolia, TX native would etch his name in the record books with an incredible day at the plate. Armstrong would hit three grand slams in the game, becoming just the second player in NCAA history to accomplish this feat in a single game. His three home runs tied a program record, and his 12 RBIs set a new standard for the Bears. Beyond that, Armstrong matched the 50-year-old record previously set by Louisville’s Jim LaFountain back in 1976. For perspective, no Major League Baseball player has ever hit three grand slams in a single game. Expectations in Waco are higher than they have been in quite some time. Their 15-3 victory set the tone for the second straight year Baylor has opened the season with a sweep, and this club has the look of a contender in the Big 12 this year.

Perfect Game/Pitcher of the Week:

Grant Govel, RHP, USC

The USC Trojans opened the 2026 season by sweeping in-state rival Pepperdine and won Game 2 in sparkling fashion as the club threw a combined no-hitter. Sophomore righty Grant Govel took the ball in the starting role and did the heavy lifting in the 11-0 run-rule victory that only took 7-innings. The 6-0/200 starter from Rolling Hills Estates, CA was virtually flawless in his 6.0 IP as he only faced two batters over the minimum surrendering one walk and one hit-by-pitch. He uses his durable build to create a mid-90s fastball that rides through the zone setting the stage for a devastating, high spin breaker that finishes hitters quickly. Govel needed only 77 pitches to get through his outing, punching out 10 batters along the way. After making 20 appearances his freshman year, four of those starts, it appears that the righty has taken things to the next level. The Trojans have one their best clubs in the last decade and with the way the pitching performed opening weekend, they could be poised to make some noise in the Big Ten in 2026.

Perfect Game/Freshman of the Week:

Angel Laya, OF, Oregon

After the first weekend of the year the Oregon Ducks lead the nation in wins, starting off the season with a 4-game sweep of George Mason. The offense seems like it is already in mid-season form having scored 45-runs during the series and freshman Angel Laya was a huge part of that production. The 6-3/206 lefthanded hitting outfielder from San Diego, CA already looks the part in one of the most physical lineups in the nation. With a sweet swing that creates natural loft, it is a scary thought for opponents that he is just beginning to tap into his power. All told, Laya slashed .538/1.077/.600 good for an OPS of 1.677 and didn’t strikeout the entire weekend. Putting his power on display, he launched 2 HR, a double, scored 5 runs and collected 4 RBIs. The Ducks will be one of the most offensive clubs in the nation, should challenge for the Big Ten regular season title and be in position to host an NCAA Tournament once again.
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