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Lobos' Ryan Castillo named Mountain West Pitcher of the Week
UNM right-hander earns conference honor after strong outing against Fresno State
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:24am
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University of New Mexico pitcher Ryan Castillo has been named the Mountain West Conference Pitcher of the Week for the first time this season. Castillo, a right-handed pitcher from Los Lunas, New Mexico, threw six shutout innings and struck out five batters in the Lobos' 5-2 series-clinching victory over Fresno State on Saturday.
Why it matters
This is the second time in Castillo's collegiate career that he has earned the Mountain West Pitcher of the Week award, highlighting his continued excellence on the mound for the Lobos. UNM baseball has been a strong program in the conference, and Castillo's performance helps keep the team competitive.
The details
In the win over Fresno State, Castillo did not surrender a single extra-base hit while improving his season record to 5-1 with a 2.04 ERA. He has racked up 47 strikeouts so far this year for the Lobos.
- Castillo earned the Mountain West Pitcher of the Week award on March 31, 2026.
- The Lobos defeated Fresno State 5-2 on Saturday.
The players
Ryan Castillo
A right-handed pitcher for the University of New Mexico Lobos baseball team, who is from Los Lunas, New Mexico.
University of New Mexico
The public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, whose baseball team is known as the Lobos.
What they’re saying
“For the second time in his collegiate career and first time this season, UNM's Ryan Castillo has been named Mountain West Pitcher of the Week.”
— Van Tate, Author
What’s next
The Lobos will next face rival New Mexico State on Tuesday, April 1, 2026 at 4 pm.
The takeaway
Ryan Castillo's strong pitching performance against Fresno State has earned him the Mountain West Pitcher of the Week award, further solidifying his status as one of the top arms in the conference and helping the Lobos maintain their competitive edge in the Mountain West.
