Josh Gunther

Height:
5-11
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Fairhope, Ala.
High School:
Bayside Academy

Freshman (2024)
Appeared in 28 games from the bullpen... Recorded 38 strikeouts across 31.1 innings... Pitched a scoreless inning in his collegiate debut against Illinois (Feb. 17)... Threw three strikeouts across 2.1 scoreless innings at Virginia (March 15)... Recorded a career high five strikeouts in two scoreless innings against Louisville (March 21)... Pitched scoreless innings in back-to-back appearances at Virginia Tech (April 5, April 7)... Went five straight appearances without giving up a run, pitching a total of six scoreless innings against Boston College (April 14), UNC Wilmington (April 16), Florida State (April 20), and Notre Dame (April 26, April 28)... Pitched a scoreless inning against North Carolina in the ACC Tournament (May 24)... Recorded 1.1 scoreless innings against VCU in the NCAA Regional (May 31).

Background
Went 10–1 with a 0.73 ERA and 97 strikeouts as a senior... Named Pitcher of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

Personal
Born on November 29th, 2004... Son of Josh and Ashley Gunther... Graduated from Bayside Academy where he was a member of the Environmental Club.