Gebhardt Earns Second Horizon League Pitcher of the Week Award

Senior left-hander Braden Gebhardt of the Youngstown State baseball team was named the Under Armour Horizon League Pitcher of the Week for the second time in as many weeks.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Braden Gebhardt, a senior left-hander on the Youngstown State baseball team, was named the Under Armour Horizon League Pitcher of the Week for the second consecutive week to start the 2026 season. Gebhardt delivered another strong pitching performance, limiting Oregon to two hits over seven scoreless innings in a 3-0 loss to the Ducks.

Why it matters

Gebhardt's dominant start to the season has helped establish the Youngstown State baseball team as a contender in the Horizon League. His ability to limit opposing offenses and rack up strikeouts will be crucial as the Penguins look to make a push for the conference title.

The details

In his second start of the season, Gebhardt did not allow an earned run while limiting Oregon to just two hits over seven strong innings. He retired the side in order on three different occasions and surpassed 150 career strikeouts in his 58th appearance as a Penguin.

  • Gebhardt earned the first weekly Horizon League honor of his career following opening weekend.
  • On Friday, February 23, 2026, Gebhardt delivered his second masterful starting pitching performance in as many outings to begin the 2026 season.
  • Youngstown State will continue its early season road stretch on Friday, February 28, 2026, when it begins a four-game series at Longwood.

The players

Braden Gebhardt

A senior left-hander on the Youngstown State baseball team who was named the Under Armour Horizon League Pitcher of the Week for the second consecutive week to start the 2026 season.

Youngstown State baseball team

The college baseball team that Braden Gebhardt plays for, which is looking to make a push for the Horizon League title this season.

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What’s next

Youngstown State will continue its early season road stretch on Friday, February 28, 2026, when it begins a four-game series at Longwood.

The takeaway

Braden Gebhardt's dominant start to the season has helped establish the Youngstown State baseball team as a contender in the Horizon League, and his ability to limit opposing offenses will be crucial as the Penguins look to make a push for the conference title.