Washburn’s Gavin Wilhelm named MIAA Pitcher of the Week

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Gavin Wilhelm from Washburn has been named MIAA Pitcher of the Week for the first time in his career after pitching a shutout against No. 5 Pittsburg State.

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Gavin Wilhelm named MIAA Pitcher of the Week
First career honor for Wilhelm
Pitched a shutout against No. 5 Pittsburg State

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Washburn’s Gavin Wilhelm named MIAA Pitcher of the Week

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Washburn Ichabod captured a final weekly MIAA award.

Washburn’s Gavin Wilhelm has been named the MIAA Pitcher of the Week. Its the first time in his career earning the honor.

The Topeka native and Seaman High School alumnus pitched a shutout in the 5-0 win over No. 5 Pittsburg State on Saturday, May 2.

Through 6.1 innings, Wilhelm allowed just one hit and walked two, while striking out five in the win.

On the year, Wilhelm has pitched 34.2 innings while ringing up 32 Ks.

Wilhelm and the Ichabods now turn its attention to the postseason in the MIAA Tournament.

Washburn (21-29, 17-19 MIAA) is the No. 8 seed and will play No. 9 Central Oklahoma (26-24, 17-19 MIAA) in the opening round on Wednesday, May 4. The tournament will take place in Edmond, Oklahoma.

First pitch Wednesday is set for 4 p.m.

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Q&A

What did Gavin Wilhelm achieve to be named MIAA Pitcher of the Week?

Gavin Wilhelm earned the MIAA Pitcher of the Week award by pitching a shutout in a 5-0 victory over No. 5 Pittsburg State.

How many times has Gavin Wilhelm received the MIAA Pitcher of the Week award?

This is the first time Gavin Wilhelm has received the MIAA Pitcher of the Week award in his career.

What high school did Gavin Wilhelm attend?

Gavin Wilhelm is a graduate of Seaman High School in Topeka.