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Hunter Elliott has made history by winning the Gold Glove Award, becoming the first pitcher from Ole Miss to receive this prestigious honor. Despite a nearly two-year hiatus due to surgery, Elliott achieved a stellar season with a 10-3 record and 102 strikeouts. His remarkable performance helped the Rebels return to the NCAA Tournament, showcasing his determination and skill. As the offseason begins, Ole Miss is focused on roster changes and strengthening their pitching staff for the future.
Oxford, Mississippi – Hunter Elliott made history this week as he was named the 2025 Gold Glove Award winner, becoming the first pitcher from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) to receive this prestigious honor. Elliott joins the ranks of only two other Ole Miss players who have previously received Gold Glove awards, both of whom are former catchers: Hayden Dunhurst in 2021 and Stuart Turner in 2013.
In his role as a redshirt junior, Elliott impressively returned to competitive play following a nearly two-year hiatus due to undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2023. His comeback season included 16 starts, where he achieved a remarkable 10-3 win-loss record alongside a 2.94 earned run average (ERA) and tallied 102 strikeouts. This achievement placed him 36th nationally for strikeouts among collegiate pitchers and makes him one of just five Ole Miss pitchers to reach double digits in wins and strikeouts within a single season. Furthermore, his 2.94 ERA stands as the lowest for an Ole Miss pitcher since he recorded a 2.70 ERA during his freshman season in 2022.
The 2025 season saw the Rebels baseball team returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in two years, after their National Championship victory in 2022. Ole Miss also hosted a Regional for the first time since 2021. In a crucial elimination game on May 31, Elliott pitched six strong innings, where he allowed only three runs (one earned) on eight hits and three walks, while striking out seven batters. Two days later, he made an impact once again in the Oxford Regional Final against Murray State, pitching the ninth inning, striking out one batter, and holding the opposition hitless.
Prior to this standout season, Elliott was selected in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers but opted to return to Ole Miss to further develop his skills. Reports indicate that he is anticipated to be drafted again in the upcoming 2025 MLB Draft, scheduled for July 13 and 14 in Atlanta. However, he also maintains the option to return for a potential 2026 season at Ole Miss if he decides against entering the professional ranks immediately.
As the season concluded, Ole Miss baseball began actively navigating the summer offseason and transfer portal landscape for their roster. In a recent development, Missouri transfer pitcher Wil Libbert committed to Ole Miss after his visit to the campus. Meanwhile, Ole Miss softball’s freshman All-American pitcher, Miali Guachino, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, indicating potential shifts in the roster across both sports.
Several Ole Miss baseball players, including Jackson Miller, have also indicated their intentions to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal following the end of the 2025 season. As the coaching staff looks toward the future, Ole Miss baseball’s strategy focuses heavily on acquiring transfer pitchers to bolster the team ahead of the 2026 season.
This momentous achievement by Hunter Elliott highlights not only his individual talent and determination but also signifies a promising future for Ole Miss baseball as they look to rebuild and strengthen their roster in the seasons to come.
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