Big Ten Player of the Year Spencer Schwellenbach took the mound for the first time in 2021 and has been one of the top two-way players in the country. A contributor in all three facets of the game, Schwellenbach has been Nebraska's No. 3 hitter all season, started every game at shortstop and has served as the team's closer. Offensively, Schwellenbach ranked in the top 10 in the Big Ten in runs, RBI and walks, while in the field he has committed just four errors in 183 chances. The Saginaw, Mich., native took the mound for the first time during his Husker career this season and has been electric, leading the Big Ten with 10 saves. Following a season-high 4.2-inning outing in a win over No. 1 Arkansas at the Fayetteville Regional, he dropped his blistering ERA to 0.57 in 31.2 innings over 18 appearances. He has struck out 34 and has allowed just two runs.
Spencer Schwellenbach
Infielder/Pitcher, NebraskaBatting
Bat/Throws | AVG | H | R | HR | RBI |
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R/R | .284 | 52 | 43 | 6 | 40 |
Pitching
IP | W-L | SV | ERA | BB | SO |
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31.2 | 3-1 | 10 | 0.57 | 8 | 34 |