South Carolina's Amp Phillips Named SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week

The junior hurler dominated Missouri with a season-high 10 strikeouts.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:06am

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Junior pitcher Amp Phillips of the South Carolina baseball team was named the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week by the league office on Monday. In the Gamecocks' 1-0 win over Missouri on Friday night, Phillips went eight-plus innings, allowing just five hits with no runs and one walk while throwing a season-high 10 strikeouts.

Why it matters

This honor recognizes Phillips' standout performance on the mound, which helped South Carolina secure a crucial conference victory. As a key member of the Gamecocks' pitching staff, Phillips' success is important for the team's chances of contending in the highly competitive SEC baseball landscape.

The details

Phillips lowered his ERA to 2.17 on the season and 1.42 in conference play with his dominant outing against Missouri. The junior hurler was able to keep the opposing batters off-balance throughout the game, racking up a season-high 10 strikeouts.

  • On Friday, April 11, 2026, Phillips pitched eight-plus innings in South Carolina's 1-0 win over Missouri.

The players

Amp Phillips

A junior pitcher on the South Carolina baseball team.

South Carolina baseball team

The college baseball team representing the University of South Carolina.

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What’s next

Phillips and the Gamecocks will look to build on this strong outing as they continue their SEC schedule in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Amp Phillips' dominant performance on the mound has earned him SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week honors, highlighting his importance as a key member of the South Carolina baseball team's pitching staff as they aim to contend in the highly competitive SEC.