Marion Native Sweeps Big 12 Pitching Honors

Jayhawks pitcher earns Pitcher of the Week and Co-Newcomer of the Week awards after dominant stretch

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:03am

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A Marion native has made a big impact on the Kansas Jayhawks baseball team, earning both Big 12 Pitcher of the Week and Co-Newcomer of the Week honors after throwing seven innings without an earned run and helping the team beat multiple ranked opponents and extend their winning streak.

Why it matters

The recognition of this Marion native's pitching success on the Big 12 stage highlights the talent coming out of the local community and the potential for athletes from the area to make an impact at the highest collegiate levels.

The details

Kansas pitcher Rahe, a Marion native, was awarded both Big 12 Pitcher of the Week and Co-Newcomer of the Week honors after a dominant stretch where he threw seven innings without an earned run, helping the Jayhawks beat multiple ranked teams and extend their winning streak.

  • Rahe earned the Big 12 awards for his performance during the week of April 10-16, 2026.

The players

Rahe

A pitcher for the Kansas Jayhawks baseball team and a native of Marion, Iowa.

Kansas Jayhawks

The college baseball team that Rahe plays for, which competes in the Big 12 conference.

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The takeaway

This recognition of a talented pitcher from the local Marion community showcases the athletic potential that can come from small towns and the ability for Midwest athletes to make an impact at the highest collegiate levels.