SEC Names Texas A&M’s Justin Lamkin Pitcher of the Week
In a week defined by power arms and postseason implications, no one stood taller on the mound than Texas A&M southpaw Justin Lamkin. The Southeastern Conference named Lamkin its Pitcher of the Week after a dazzling, career-defining performance that left scouts and fans buzzing across the country.
On Friday night at Olsen Field, Lamkin authored a masterpiece against SEC West rival LSU. The sophomore left-hander threw a complete game shutout—the first of his collegiate career—striking out 13 while allowing just three hits and issuing no walks. It was a performance that echoed with the sound of dominance, and it came at a time when the Aggies needed it most.
Texas A&M entered the series looking to solidify its hosting position for the NCAA Regionals, and Lamkin delivered with surgical precision. From the first pitch, he commanded all four of his offerings. His fastball, which sat comfortably in the 92-94 mph range, set the tone early. But it was his changeup—a pitch he has refined over the past two seasons—that truly baffled LSU’s lineup. Time and again, their hitters swung through air, late and off balance, as Lamkin sequenced his pitches with the calm of a seasoned professional.
“Justin was unbelievable,” said Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle after the game. “He’s worked so hard to get to this level. He’s always had the tools, but now he’s putting it all together. That’s one of the best performances I’ve seen in my coaching career.”
Lamkin’s breakout couldn’t have come at a better time. With Texas A&M eyeing a deep postseason run, having a true ace emerge at the front of the rotation could prove decisive. The SEC, arguably the toughest conference in college baseball, is filled with elite arms. For Lamkin to rise above them all and earn Pitcher of the Week honors speaks to just how dominant he was.
Beyond the stats, there was a swagger to Lamkin’s presence on the mound—controlled, confident, and composed. He worked quickly, attacked the strike zone, and showed maturity beyond his years. His final pitch—a 93 mph fastball on the black to strike out LSU’s cleanup hitter—was punctuated by a rare fist pump as Olsen Field erupted.
Lamkin, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, now boasts a 2.48 ERA on the season with 98 strikeouts over 72 innings. He’s become the Aggies’ go-to arm, a leader not just by example, but through results. His SEC Pitcher of the Week honor is not just a personal accolade—it’s a signal to the rest of the country that Texas A&M has an ace ready to carry them in June.
As the postseason looms, the Aggies know they have a weapon in Lamkin. And after Friday night’s gem, so does the rest of college baseball.
