Texas Tech Outfielder Wins Big 12 Newcomer of the Week with 7-for-9 Performance

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Texas Tech outfielder Caden Ferraro was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week after a dominant 7-for-9 performance at the plate in a three-game sweep of Penn State. Ferraro recorded three doubles, a home run, and five RBIs over the weekend, helping the Red Raiders outscore the Nittany Lions 50-17 across the series.

Why it matters

Ferraro's immediate impact has been a key factor in Texas Tech's hot start to the season, as the Red Raiders have won 10 of their last 11 games. The JUCO transfer has quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous hitters in the Big 12 conference.

The details

Ferraro delivered one of the most efficient hitting weekends in recent memory, going 7-for-9 at the plate over the three-game series. He recorded three doubles, a home run, and five RBIs, reaching base in 11 consecutive plate appearances - the longest streak in the Big 12 since 2024.

• Ferraro was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week on Monday, March 9, 2026.
• The three-game series against Penn State took place over the weekend of March 6-8, 2026.

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What’s next

Texas Tech will look to continue its hot streak with a two-game midweek series against No. 24 UTSA on March 14-15, followed by a weekend series against Kansas.