NDSU's Szabo Named Summit League Peak Pitcher of the Week

Junior right-hander had impressive relief outings against nationally ranked Vanderbilt.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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North Dakota State University baseball junior right-handed pitcher Zak Szabo has been named the Summit League Peak Pitcher of the Week for the week of March 2-8. In two relief appearances last week, Szabo recorded a 0.00 ERA and struck out a team-high seven batters, holding opposing hitters to a .227 batting average.

Why it matters

This is Szabo's second weekly award of the season, highlighting NDSU's strong pitching staff as they compete against top-ranked programs like Vanderbilt. Earning conference honors can boost a player's profile and help the team gain more national recognition.

The details

Szabo tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings in NDSU's 5-2 win over nationally ranked Vanderbilt on Sunday. He is the second Bison player to earn the Summit League's Pitcher of the Week award this season, joining teammate Parker Puetz who won the honor on February 17.

  • Szabo was named Summit League Peak Pitcher of the Week for the week of March 2-8, 2026.
  • NDSU will visit the University of Nebraska in Lincoln on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

The players

Zak Szabo

A junior right-handed pitcher for the North Dakota State University baseball team.

Parker Puetz

A teammate of Szabo's who previously earned the Summit League's Pitcher of the Week award on February 17, 2026.

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What’s next

NDSU will visit the University of Nebraska in Lincoln on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

The takeaway

Szabo's strong relief performances, including his scoreless outing against nationally ranked Vanderbilt, have earned him conference recognition and highlight the depth of NDSU's pitching staff as they look to compete at a high level this season.