BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The third set of 2026 Gulf South Conference Baseball Weekly Awards presented by Athletic Solutions were announced with Union’s Elijah Ramsey (player), Montevallo’s Zach Wyatt (pitcher) and West Alabama’s Blake Westry (freshman) recognized for their performances during the week of February 9-15.
GSC PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Elijah Ramsey, OF, Jr., Union
Ramsey had a solid week offensively, as he batted .412 with seven hits, driving in seven runs and scoring five more to help Union to a 3-1 week. The junior also slugged .706 with two doubles and a home run and posted a .500 on-base percentage. He began the week with a three-RBI effort, hitting 1-for-2 in a 18-8 rout over Lane. In a three-games set at Valdosta State, Ramsey had two multi-hit and multi-RBI games, finishing with six hits, four RBI, four runs scored, a pair of doubles and a stolen base in 17 at bats to help the Bulldogs win its first GSC series of the season.
Other nominees: Caleb Mahan, UAH; Cannon Miller, AUM; Austin Estes, Delta State; Isaiah French, Lee; Charlie Banks, Valdosta State; Nick Wilson, West Alabama; William Lybrook West Florida
GSC PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Zach Wyatt, RHP, Jr., Montevallo
Wyatt improved to 2-1 on the season after being credited with a 9-0 win over No. 8/14 West Florida. The junior righty recorded six strikeouts and a .174 opponent batting average, as he worked seven-scoreless innings and scattered four hits in the performance.
Other nominees: Cole Loftis, UAH; Dawson Muenzenmay, Delta State; Evan Bloomer, Lee; Logan Harrell, Trevecca; Nathan Myers, Union; Drake Laroche, Valdosta State; Blake Westry, West Alabama; Micky Sheetz, West Florida
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Blake Westry, RHP, West Alabama
Westry was credited with his first collegiate win in a 2-1 victory over Mississippi College, helping the Tigers sweep its first GSC series of the season. In his second start of the season the right-hander threw five-scoreless innings allowing one hit and one walk. He struck out three of 17 batters faced while the Choctaws hit .067 against him.
Other nominees: Seth Staggs, UAH; Casen Youngblood, Lee; Joel Chandler, Montevallo; Joey Greenstreet, Trevecca; Cash Pinson, Union; Ty Macera, Valdosta State; Tucker Ricks, West Florida
2026 GSC Baseball Weekly Awards
Player of the Week
Feb. 3: Zack Stokes, West Florida
Feb. 10: Rashad Robinson, West Alabama
Feb. 17: Elijah Ramsey, Union
Pitcher of the Week
Feb. 3: Eli Roberts, West Florida
Feb. 10: Jonah Smithson, Trevecca Nazarene
Feb. 17: Zach Wyatt, Montevallo
Freshman of the Week
Feb. 3: Mason Woolever, Montevallo
Feb. 10: Rylan Moses, Trevecca Nazarene
Feb. 17: Blake Westry, West Alabama