Jonathan French
Assistant Director of Communications and Media 
jfrench@transy.edu

LEXINGTON, KY - In the 2026 NCAA Division III Preview - Top Players edition by The Baseball Collegian, Drew Bowles was named as a Player to Watch in the South Region. 

Drew Bowles, junior, led the team in innings pitched (59.2) and finished the year with a 3.47 era, with a 1.39 WHIP. Drew added a complete game and a shutout. Bowles totaled 72 strikeouts, while only allowing 54 hits and 29 runs at 224 at bats.

The Lexington native was tabbed as the HCAC Pitcher of the Year, after piecing together an impressive campaign of 5-3. Bowles was also named to the HCAC All-Conference First Team as the starting pitcher. 

Drew's accolades continued as he was named to the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Team. 

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