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Mason Edwards earns Baseball America’s Pitcher of the Year honor for USC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:08 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Mason Edwards earns Baseball America’s Pitcher of the Year honor for USC

Summary

USC junior ace Mason Edwards was named Baseball America’s 2026 Pitcher of the Year on June 11. Edwards is the first player from USC to receive the award since its 2025 inception and posted impressive stats, leading the nation with 169 strikeouts across 95.2 innings and maintaining a 2.07 ERA. His performance was pivotal in helping the Trojans reach the super regional round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005. Edwards is considered a potential first-round pick in the upcoming MLB Draft, set for July 11 to 13 in Philadelphia, one day before his 21st birthday.

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By the Numbers

•Mason Edwards strikes out 169 batters in 95.2 innings this season.
•Edwards previously named 2026 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year.
•Trojan baseball reaches NCAA super regional for first time since 2005.
•The 2026 MLB Draft is scheduled for July 11-13 in Philadelphia.

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9:08 PMYahoo Sports — USC Ace Named Baseball America’s Pitcher Of The Year

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USC junior ace Mason Edwards was named Baseball America’s 2026 Pitcher of the Year on Thursday. He is the first Trojan to win the award since its inception in 2025 and joins former LSU pitcher Kade Anderson as the second recipient of the award. Anderson went on to be drafted by the Seattle Mariners with […] The post USC Ace Named Baseball America’s Pitcher Of The Year appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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