Atlanta Braves and former Husker pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach throws first complete game
Atlanta Braves and former Husker pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach throws first complete game
A former Husker threw his first career complete game at the Major League level. Spencer Schwellenbach went the distance in the Atlanta Braves' 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Schwellenbach gave up five hits and two runs while striking out nine in the win.
Schwellenbach played for Nebraska from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, he was the Big Ten Player of the Year and the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year.
That season, he hit .284 with a .403 on-base percentage, six home runs, and 40 RBIs. He posted a 3-1 record, ten saves, and a 0.57 ERA in 18 appearances.
The Braves took the Michigan native with the 59th overall pick in the second round. He missed the 2022 season while recovering from Tommy John Surgery.
Schwellenbach has a career major league record of 13-11 with a 3.25 ERA and 198 strikeouts. This season, he is 5-4 with a 3.11 ERA with 84 strikeouts.
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