Alex Wimmers

Alex Wimmers was the go-to option in the Buckeyes' bullpen as a freshman in 2008, leading the team in strikeout rate. Returning as a sophomore for the 2009 season, Wimmers won the Saturday starter job and ran with it. He led the entire Big 10 Conference in earned run average (2.58), opponents batting average (.197) and strikeouts (122). Additionally, he allowed the third-fewest hits (66) of all conference qualifiers despite pitching the second-most innings in the Big Ten. Wimmers no-hit Michigan on May 2, striking out 14 in the process. He became the ninth pitcher in Ohio State history to strike out 100 batters in a season, as well as the ninth to throw a no-hitter, though his was the first nine-inning no-hitter in the program's 126-year history. Wimmers' dominance earned him Co-Big 10 Conference Pitcher of the Year honors.