AUSTIN, Texas — Dylan Volantis is absolutely on fire! The towering 6-foot-6, 212-pound freshman from the University of Texas has been named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week for the second time in just three weeks, following his stellar performance against No. 3 Georgia. This recognition comes just weeks after he snagged the same honor on March 24.
Volantis played a crucial role in propelling the Longhorns to an unforgettable sweep of Georgia, marking the team’s first win over a top-3 opponent in over six years. In his two appearances, the left-handed powerhouse delivered a jaw-dropping 9 strikeouts over 5 1/3 flawless innings, shutting down college baseball’s second-highest scoring offense with ease.
On Friday, Volantis was absolutely untouchable, securing his seventh save by sealing the final four outs with just eight pitches in a 5-1 victory. But he didn’t stop there. On Sunday, he put on an absolute clinic, striking out a career-high eight batters in four perfect innings, allowing only one hit, and setting the stage for the Longhorns’ dramatic 4-3 walk-off win.
With a sizzling 13 1/3 innings of scoreless pitching in SEC play, Volantis has been nearly unhittable, boasting a 1-0 record and six saves, while racking up an incredible 20 strikeouts against just two walks. This freshman is rewriting the playbook and proving he’s one of the fiercest arms in college baseball. Watch out—this young star is just getting started!
