SEC Names Texas A&M’s Justin Lamkin Pitcher of the Week
In a dominant display that etched his name into SEC lore, Texas A&M’s Justin Lamkin was named SEC Pitcher of the Week following a commanding performance that left fans and scouts alike buzzing with admiration. The honor came after Lamkin’s dazzling outing against LSU, where the sophomore left-hander threw eight shutout innings, allowing just two hits while striking out a career-high 13 batters. His velocity, command, and poise painted a complete portrait of excellence on the mound, leading the Aggies to a crucial 5–0 victory that bolstered their national ranking and SEC West standing.
A product of Corpus Christi, Texas, Lamkin has steadily risen from a promising freshman to a full-blown ace in his second year. But this particular performance — under the lights at Olsen Field, with postseason implications mounting — stood apart. He worked quickly and confidently, mixing a mid-90s fastball with a biting slider that buckled knees and baffled LSU hitters. His changeup, long regarded as his third pitch, flashed new polish, inducing weak contact and earning swings-and-misses in clutch counts.
“He was electric tonight,” said Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle after the game. “He set the tone early, attacked hitters, and never let up. That’s what a Friday night starter does. And Justin’s becoming that guy — a real force.”
The SEC, widely considered the toughest conference in college baseball, rarely bestows such honors lightly. Yet Lamkin’s performance demanded recognition. He faced just 27 batters — three over the minimum — and didn’t allow a runner past second base. With scouts from multiple MLB teams in the stands, Lamkin’s draft stock likely soared as well.
Beyond the stats, Lamkin’s impact was felt emotionally. With the Aggies needing a series win to maintain pace in the conference, his brilliance provided both momentum and belief. The dugout fed off his energy, the crowd roared with each strikeout, and by the end of the eighth inning, Olsen Field felt like a postseason cathedral.
This honor marks the first SEC Pitcher of the Week award in Lamkin’s career and the third time this season a Texas A&M player has received weekly conference recognition. His season ERA dropped to 2.45, and he now leads the team in strikeouts with 82 across just 60 innings.
Lamkin, humble in victory, credited his defense and catcher for the night’s success. “We had a great game plan,” he said. “I trusted my stuff, but more than that, I trusted the guys behind me. This team makes it easy to pitch with confidence.”
As Texas A&M looks ahead to a postseason push, one thing is clear: with Justin Lamkin on the mound, they have a weapon capable of silencing any lineup in the country.
