Washburn University Athletics

Awards & Honors:
» All-MIAA Second Team (2023)

In 2023: Named to the All-MIAA Second Team ... went 4-3 in 14 starts and ranked fourth in the MIAA with 90 strikeouts ... led the conference in fewest hits allowed (52) and in lowest opponent batting average (.199) ... his 6.32 hits per nine innings was the lowest in the league and ranked 10th in Division II ... finished ranked in the top-10 in the MIAA in nine categories, including 74.0 innings pitched (eighth), a 4.74 ERA (ninth), and batters struck out looking (20) ... against Northeastern State (March 11), he went 7.0 innings and allowed one run on two hits and three walks while striking out a career-high 13 ... also in that start, he carried a no-hitter into the sixth frame, recorded four 1-2-3 innings, and struck out the side in his final inning of work.

In 2022: Pitched in 17 games with 10 starts and finished with a 2-4 record, a save, and a 7.83 ERA ... was fourth on the team in both innings pitched (43.2) and strikeouts (56) ... recorded nine strikeouts in his victorious outing against Northern State (Feb.19), where he went five innings and allowed just two runs on three hits, two walks, and a HBP.

In 2021: Made 13 appearances on the mound with 12 starts and recorded the second-most strikeouts (64) and the third-most innings (48.0) on the team ... finished with the fourth-lowest opposing batting average in the MIAA (.200) ... earned his first win against Emporia State (April 9), going five innings and allowing two runs and four hits while striking out six ... recorded a season-high 10 strikeouts in 4.1 innings pitched at Pittsburg State on March 14.

Before Washburn: Started his collegiate career at California State - Northridge before transferring to College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California ... his summer ball team, the Jamestown Jammers, won the 2018 Perfect Game Collegiate League Championship.

High School: Was a member of the Comfort High School baseball squad.

Personal: Son of Ross and Jaisy Pfeifer ... has one sister, Joy ... majoring in business management.