Josh Gunther

AWARDS

JUNIOR (2026)

Made 13 appearances with seven starts for the Gamecocks in 2026
Had two wins on the year with 44 strikeouts in 37.2 innings pitched
Struck out 10 batters in seven innings, allowing just three hits in a 7-0 win over Clemson (Feb. 27)
Earned the Tom Price Award, handed out to the Most Valuable Player in the Clemson series
Did not allow a hit in 6.1 innings while striking out five in a no-decision against Florida (March 13)
Had seven strikeouts in his season debut against Northern Kentucky (Feb. 13), earning the win
Struck out six in 3.1 innings against Princeton (March 7)
In the game against Georgia (March 27), struck out four in four innings of work

PRIOR TO CAROLINA

Attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C., for two seasons
Had six saves and a 3.41 ERA for the Demon Deacons in 2025
Struck out 47 batters in 29 innings pitched
Held opponents to a .194 batting average
Allowed just one extra-base hit on the season
Struck out three in 1.1 innings in the 7-6 win over Tennessee in the NCAA Knoxville Regional (June 1, 2025)
Appeared in 28 games out the bullpen in 2024, recording 38 strikeouts in 31.1 innings pitched with a save his freshman season
Prepped at Bayside Academy in Daphne, Ala, where he was 10-1 with a 0.73 ERA and 97 strikeouts as a senior
Pitcher of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association (2023)
Was the No. 7 right-handed pitcher and No. 19 overall player in the state of Alabama in the class of 2023 by Perfect Game

PERSONAL

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