AMERICUS, Ga. — Georgia Southwestern State University starting pitcher Johnny Nutt has been named the Peach Belt Conference Baseball Freshman of the Week for the fourth consecutive week, the league office announced Monday, continuing a historic run for the Hurricanes' standout rookie.

Nutt, a Fitzgerald, Ga., native, delivered another remarkable performance Sunday afternoon against the two-time defending national champions and top-ranked University of Tampa, leading GSW to a series-clinching victory and improving his collegiate record to 4-0.

The Wilcox County High School graduate tossed a complete-game effort, holding the Spartans—who entered the weekend averaging 10.6 runs per game—to just one run while scattering six hits. Nutt struck out two and issued three walks while throwing 136 pitches to navigate one of the most dangerous lineups in Division II.

Nutt also retired the side in order twice, maintaining his poise throughout the afternoon as the Hurricanes secured a signature series win over a Tampa program that arrived in Americus with a 122-19 record since the start of the 2024 season.

Through the season's early stretch, Nutt has established himself among the Peach Belt Conference's most effective starters. He currently ranks third in the league in earned run average (2.50), fourth in opposing batting average (.194), and fourth in innings pitched (36). He is also tied for third in wins (4) while ranking sixth in both fewest hits allowed (25) and fewest runs allowed (14).

Nationally, Nutt sits 61st in NCAA Division II in fewest hits allowed per nine innings (6.25) and 84th in earned run average, further highlighting the freshman's strong start to his collegiate career.