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

Gamecocks right-hander earns conference honor after dominant outing against Missouri

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:12pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's motion broken down into overlapping planes of bright, contrasting colors representing the Gamecocks and Tigers teams.South Carolina's Amp Phillips' dominant pitching performance earns him SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week honors.Davidson Today

South Carolina right-handed pitcher Amp Phillips has been named the SEC's Co-Pitcher of the Week after a standout performance in a win over Missouri. Phillips pitched eight shutout innings, striking out a season-high 10 batters and scattering just five hits over 103 pitches.

Why it matters

The honor is a testament to Phillips' strong start to the season, as he has emerged as a key part of the Gamecocks' pitching rotation. South Carolina is looking to build on its recent three-game sweep of Missouri and continue its success in SEC play.

The details

Phillips' dominant outing on Friday came in the midst of a phenomenal weekend for the Gamecocks, as they completed their first SEC series sweep since March 2024. While Phillips hasn't been South Carolina's ace this season, he's been one of the team's most consistent starters, posting a 3-4 record with a 2.17 ERA across nine starts.

  • On April 13, 2026, the SEC announced that Amp Phillips had been named Co-Pitcher of the Week.
  • On April 11, 2026, Phillips pitched eight shutout innings in a 1-0 win over Missouri.

The players

Amp Phillips

A right-handed pitcher for the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team.

Alex Petrovic

A pitcher for the Auburn Tigers baseball team, who shared the SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week honor with Phillips.

Josh Gunther

A South Carolina Gamecocks baseball player who previously earned SEC Pitcher of the Week honors this season.

Will Craddock

A South Carolina Gamecocks baseball player who was named SEC Freshman of the Week on February 23.

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What’s next

The Gamecocks will begin a nine-game homestand on Tuesday, hosting Davidson at Founders Park. First pitch will be at 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network+.

The takeaway

Amp Phillips' SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week honor highlights his strong start to the season and his emergence as a key part of the Gamecocks' pitching rotation. South Carolina will look to build on its recent series sweep of Missouri as it continues its SEC schedule.