The University of Washington baseball team will return to Big Ten play this weekend, hosting No. 13 Oregon for a three-game series beginning Friday night at Husky Ballpark, according to an April 30 announcement. Friday’s and Sunday’s games will be available on Big Ten Plus, while Saturday’s contest will air on Big Ten Network. Live statistics can be found at HuskyStats.com.
This upcoming series features several promotions for fans, including Backyard Baseball night on Saturday and both Dollar Dog Day and Bark at the Park on Sunday. The Huskies have been performing well in several key areas this season. Jackson Hotchkiss recently hit his 14th home run of the year against Michigan, setting a new personal best despite missing the first month of the season. He leads the team in multiple offensive categories including batting average (.351), slugging percentage (.740), and runs batted in (32).
The pitching staff has also made significant contributions, ranking among the top teams nationally in walks allowed per nine innings (68th), WHIP (70th), strikeout-to-walk ratio (73rd), hits allowed per nine innings (83rd), and strikeouts per nine innings (85th). Washington has hit 52 home runs so far this season, placing them ninth in the Big Ten conference.
Eddie Smith is now leading his second season as head coach after being named to the position on July 9, 2024 by UW Director of Athletics Pat Chun. Smith joined from Utah Valley after three seasons there.
Recent games saw Washington secure a win over Eastern Michigan with a late home run by Sam DeCarlo and claim victory over Michigan with strong performances from Braeden Terry, Mic Paul, and pitcher Hayden Lewis. The Huskies have also seen national attention for players like Noah Kenney who was named to Baseball America’s National Team of the Week following a shutout win over Valparaiso.
Looking ahead, all three games against UCLA later this month will be broadcast nationally as well. The Huskies continue their season with strong showings both offensively and defensively as they compete within one of college baseball’s most competitive conferences.
