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Baseball America is tracking the outings of Friday aces. Here are 15 who stood out in Week 10, plus honorable mentions. Please note that due to most games being played from Thursday-Saturday in Week 10 due to Easter, this list includes pitching performances from Thursday and Friday night. Players are listed alphabetically.
Trey Beard, LHP, Florida Atlantic
Trey Beard wasn’t quite as dominant as usual Thursday night, but the Florida Atlantic lefthander still turned in another quality start against Wichita State, continuing what’s been a breakout season. Beard, one of the national leaders in strikeouts, is closing in on the century mark and remains a top contender for AAC Pitcher of the Year honors alongside Charlotte’s Blake Gillespie. With the way he’s performing, it’s fair to wonder if Beard could become a coveted transfer portal commodity this offseason, potentially drawing major interest from major Power 4 programs.
Final line: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 7 K
Tyler Bremner, RHP, UC Santa Barbara
Tyler Bremner’s junior season at UC Santa Barbara hasn’t unfolded the way many projected, with inconsistency dogging him and his ERA hovering around 4.00 for much of the year. But Thursday night against a red-hot Cal Poly team, Bremner delivered arguably his best outing of the season, striking out a career-high 13 batters across seven strong innings while allowing three runs to score. It marked his third consecutive start with double-digit strikeouts. Though his overall numbers might not pop the way they were expected to, Bremner remains a highly regarded draft prospect with a premium changeup and one of the most enticing arsenals in college baseball.
Final line: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R/ER. 1 BB, 13 K
Evan Dempsey, RHP, Florida Gulf Coast
Evan Dempsey has quietly developed into one of the more dynamic two-way players in the country, and Friday’s start against Jacksonville was just the latest example. The FGCU righthander delivered his fourth-straight quality start, tossing seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, although he was hit with a tough-luck no decision. Beyond his success on the mound, Dempsey is also batting .274 and offering capable defense in the outfield, making him an essential contributor for the Eagles on both sides of the ball. His rise as a legitimate two-way threat has been one of the bigger developments for FGCU this spring.
Final line: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K
Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee
Liam Doyle cemented another milestone Friday night, becoming the first Division I pitcher to eclipse 100 strikeouts this season after tossing seven innings of two-run ball with nine strikeouts against Kentucky. The Tennessee lefthander has been electric all spring, pitching to a 2.48 ERA with 104 strikeouts and just 17 walks in 58 innings. Doyle’s fastball has proven nearly impossible to handle, and his massive year-over-year jump in strikeout rate underscores the true leap he’s made in 2025. Already moving his way steadily up draft boards, Doyle is now playing his way earlier and earlier into the first round conversation for this summer’s draft.
Final line: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R/ER, 1 BB, 9 K
Cameron Flukey, RHP, Coastal Carolina
Cameron Flukey turned in one of the best outings of his career on Friday, tossing seven scoreless innings with six strikeouts against Marshall. The performance continued a strong year for Flukey, who’s pitched to a 3.19 ERA with 54 strikeouts to 15 walks across 53.2 innings. He’s been a model of consistency for Coastal Carolina, giving the Chanticleers a dependable presence in their rotation alongside several other strong arms. Flukey’s ability to minimize hard contact and string together competitive starts has helped Coastal solidify itself as a legitimate contender to host an NCAA Regional this summer.
Final line: 7.0 IP, 5 H 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K
Grayson Grinsell, LHP, Oregon
Grayson Grinsell turned in his best outing of the year Friday night, firing a complete-game two-hitter against No. 14 UCLA to lead Oregon to a 2-1 win. The lefthander allowed just one run, struck out seven and walked one in a dominant 105-pitch performance that only strengthened an already compelling draft resume. Grinsell has now pitched to a 3.02 ERA over 59.2 innings with 63 strikeouts against 20 walks, flashing the ability to handle big moments atop the Ducks rotation. His fastball-changeup combo continues to give hitters fits, and his capacity to navigate a premier lineup with efficiency underscores the growing trust evaluators have in his profile.
Final line: 9.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 7 K
Trevor Hansen, RHP, UC Irvine
Trevor Hansen delivered the best outing of his young career Friday night, throwing a nine-inning shutout with 10 strikeouts against Hawai’i. The UC Irvine righthander continues to lower his already impressive season totals, now boasting a 3.20 ERA with 63 strikeouts to just 17 walks across 59 innings. Hansen doesn’t rely on premium velocity, but his three-pitch mix—anchored by a changeup and curveball that each generates whiff rates in the mid-30% range—consistently keeps hitters off balance. His feel for sequencing and command over his secondaries make him one of the Big West’s most quietly effective arms.
Final line: 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 K
Tommy LaPour, RHP, TCU
Tommy LaPour continued his strong 2025 campaign with another standout outing, tossing seven innings of four-hit ball against Central Florida without issuing a walk. Although he wasn’t missing as many bats as he did the previous week against Kansas, LaPour dominated with efficient pitchability and a fastball that touched 98 mph. The TCU righthander now owns a 2.15 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 18 walks across 58.2 innings, positioning himself as a serious contender for Big 12 Pitcher of the Year honors. With upper-tier velocity and improving command, LaPour has established himself as one of the conference’s true rotation horses.
Final line: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1/0 R/ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Easton Marks, RHP, Florida International
Easton Marks delivered his best performance of the season on Thursday night, tossing seven strong innings against Kennesaw State while allowing just one unearned run. The FIU righthander finally paired swing-and-miss ability with the length his team had been searching for all year, striking out eight without issuing a walk. Although he was ultimately saddled with a tough-luck loss, Marks impressed throughout the outing and flashed the potential to be a late-season weapon for the Panthers if he can replicate that form moving forward.
Final line: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 3/1 R/ER, 3 BB, 8 K
Colter McAnelly, RHP, Utah
Colter McAnelly has been one of the true breakout arms of the 2025 season, cementing himself as a critical piece atop Utah’s weekend rotation. The righthander has provided much-needed length, working at least seven innings in six of his 10 starts while piling up 72 strikeouts across 65.2 frames. Most recently, McAnelly tossed seven innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts and two walks in a 13-1 win over Baylor on Thursday night, continuing to deliver in big moments. He’s pitched to a 3.84 ERA, showing the ability to attack hitters with a balanced arsenal and the stamina to navigate deep into games. His emergence has been a major catalyst for Utah this spring, and his combination of durability and strike-throwing gives him the look of a rising national name.
Final line: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R/ER, 2 BB, 7 K
JB Middleton, RHP, Southern Miss
JB Middleton continued his stellar campaign on Thursday night, matching his season best for innings pitched and strikeouts with eight dominant frames in Southern Miss’ 8-1 win over Georgia State. Middleton allowed just three hits, one run and struck out 12 while walking one, further cementing his reputation as one of the country’s breakout arms. His season ERA now hovers just above 2.00 and could soon dip below that threshold if his form holds. With every outing, Middleton’s draft stock climbs, moving him firmly into a very solid range for July.
Final line: 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 12 K
Brandon Stone, RHP, South Carolina
Brandon Stone snapped a four-week skid in resounding fashion with the best outing of his Division I career Thursday night against No. 11 Ole Miss, tossing nine innings of two-run ball while striking out four. The South Carolina righthander operates from a low arm slot that generates awkward angles and bad contact more than it does pure swings and misses. Stone’s stuff isn’t designed for overpowering hitters, but when he’s in rhythm, he can be extremely effective at disrupting timing and forcing weak outs—as he showed in his latest performance.
Final line: 9.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R/ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Drew Titsworth, RHP, Clemson
Drew Titsworth’s transition from bullpen weapon to starter could not have gotten off to a better start. After throwing 4.1 scoreless innings last week against Gardner-Webb, Titsworth made his first career start Friday against No. 17 Louisville and delivered six shutout innings, allowing just three hits without walking a batter. Titsworth leans almost exclusively on a lively fastball that sits in the mid-90s, occasionally mixing in a slider as a distant secondary offering. His low arm slot, unorthodox delivery and ability to maintain mid-90s velocity deep into outings have made him one of the more unique and successful arms in the country this season. With a 2.86 ERA over 28.1 innings, Titsworth’s emergence gives Clemson a dynamic new dimension in its rotation if that’s where it plans to keep him. Regardless, Titsworth has established himself as a premium presence on the mound.
Final line: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
JD Thompson, LHP, Vanderbilt
JD Thompson turned in the best outing of his career Thursday night against No. 3 Georgia, tossing eight innings of one-run ball while striking out a career-high 14 batters. The lefthander has pieced together a strong draft season overall, but his latest performance was especially impressive in showcasing the explosive, swing-and-miss stuff evaluators believe gives him real professional upside. Thompson has now racked up 70 strikeouts against just 18 walks across 54.2 innings, continuing to solidify his profile as one of the better arms available this summer.
Final line: 8.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 14 K
Jacob Weaver, RHP, Austin Peay
Jacob Weaver delivered one of the most memorable performances of the year Friday night, throwing a seven-inning no-hitter in Austin Peay’s run-rule win over Eastern Kentucky. It marked the second no-hitter thrown by the Governors in the span of a week and further solidified their charge toward another postseason berth. Weaver, who has had an up-and-down season overall, showed the form that could make Austin Peay that much more of a dangerous draw for a regional host. If he can even approximate Friday’s dominance moving forward, the Governors will be a far more formidable threat.
Final line: 7.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 5 K
Honorable mentions:
- Blake Gillespie, RHP, Charlotte: 6.2 IP, 7 H, 3 R/ER, 1 BB, 9 K
- Ben Jacobs, LHP, Arizona State: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R/ER, 0 BB, 13 K
- Jacob Morrison, RHP, Coastal Carolina: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 6 K
- Liam Peterson, RHP, Florida: 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 R/ER, 1 BB, 6 K
- Russell Sandefer, RHP, Central Florida: 5.2 IP, 6 H, 1 R/ER, 2 BB, 8 K
- Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma, 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R/ER, 1 BB, 10 K
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