NDSU's Puetz named Summit League Peak Pitcher of the Week

Junior right-hander Parker Puetz earns first career weekly conference award.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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North Dakota State junior right-handed pitcher Parker Puetz has been named the Summit League's Peak Pitcher of the Week after a dominant season-opening performance against Florida Gulf Coast. Puetz tossed five scoreless innings, striking out a career-high 8 batters and holding the Eagles to a .067 batting average.

Why it matters

This is the first time in Puetz's collegiate career that he has earned the Summit League's weekly pitching honor, recognizing his strong start to the 2026 season. As a key member of the NDSU pitching staff, Puetz's success will be crucial to the Bison's hopes of contending in the Summit League this year.

The details

In his season debut, Puetz logged five scoreless innings against Florida Gulf Coast, racking up a career-best 8 strikeouts while limiting the Eagles to just a .067 batting average.

  • Puetz earned the Summit League Peak Pitcher of the Week award on February 18, 2026.
  • NDSU will visit South Florida on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 with the first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m.

The players

Parker Puetz

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

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What’s next

The Bison will look for Puetz to build on his strong season debut when they visit South Florida on Wednesday evening.

The takeaway

Puetz's dominant outing to open the 2026 season has earned him his first career Summit League weekly pitching honor, highlighting his growth as a key member of the NDSU pitching staff as they aim to contend in the conference this year.