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Hunter Elliott Earns Spot on 2026 Golden Spikes Preseason Watch List
2/6/2026 | Baseball
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball announced the Preseason Watch List for the Golden Spikes Award Friday Afternoon, naming Ole Miss' Hunter Elliott as one of the 55 players to watch this season.
This is the third time Elliott has made a Golden Spikes Watch List, being named a member of the 2025 Midseason Watch List and the 2023 Preseason Watch List.
This is another in a long list of preseason accolades for the lefthander after being named a Preseason All-American by the NCBWA, Perfect Game, and D1Baseball and a Preseason All-SEC First Teamer by the SEC's coaches. D1Baseball also named him the Preseason Pitcher of the Year and the fifth best starting pitcher in the entire country.
Elliott made 16 starts for the Rebels as the team's primary Friday night starter in 2025, posting a 10-3 record with an ERA of 2.94 and 102 strikeouts. He held opponents to a .197 batting average and picked off 13 baserunners, more than any other Rebel in the Modern Era.
Elliott became the fifth pitcher in Ole Miss history to record a 10-win, 100-strikeout season finishing with a 10-3 record and 102 punchouts. He also became just the fourth pitcher in program history to record 100+ strikeouts in two different seasons. His 2.94 ERA was the lowest by a Rebel starting pitcher since his freshman season when he finished with an ERA of 2.70.
Single game tickets are now on sale for the 2026 baseball season and can be purchased here.
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Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss baseball on X at @OleMissBSB, on Facebook at Facebook.com/OleMissBaseball, on Instagram at Instagram.com/officialolemissbsb and on TikTok at @olemissbsb. Also, follow head coach Mike Bianco on X at @CoachMikeBianco.
This is the third time Elliott has made a Golden Spikes Watch List, being named a member of the 2025 Midseason Watch List and the 2023 Preseason Watch List.
This is another in a long list of preseason accolades for the lefthander after being named a Preseason All-American by the NCBWA, Perfect Game, and D1Baseball and a Preseason All-SEC First Teamer by the SEC's coaches. D1Baseball also named him the Preseason Pitcher of the Year and the fifth best starting pitcher in the entire country.
Elliott made 16 starts for the Rebels as the team's primary Friday night starter in 2025, posting a 10-3 record with an ERA of 2.94 and 102 strikeouts. He held opponents to a .197 batting average and picked off 13 baserunners, more than any other Rebel in the Modern Era.
Elliott became the fifth pitcher in Ole Miss history to record a 10-win, 100-strikeout season finishing with a 10-3 record and 102 punchouts. He also became just the fourth pitcher in program history to record 100+ strikeouts in two different seasons. His 2.94 ERA was the lowest by a Rebel starting pitcher since his freshman season when he finished with an ERA of 2.70.
Single game tickets are now on sale for the 2026 baseball season and can be purchased here.
STAY CONNECTED
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss baseball on X at @OleMissBSB, on Facebook at Facebook.com/OleMissBaseball, on Instagram at Instagram.com/officialolemissbsb and on TikTok at @olemissbsb. Also, follow head coach Mike Bianco on X at @CoachMikeBianco.
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