The Prep Baseball Louisiana High School Pitcher of the Week highlights the best individual pitching performance for a Louisiana high school player from the previous week.  Each week, high school coaches are emailed and asked to send in their nominees for Pitcher and Player of the Week.  If you wish to nominate someone for Player or Pitcher of the Week, please email Alex Armand at [email protected]

While there can only be one pitcher and player of the week, our Diamond Notes, which are released every Wedensday, are intended to shine a spotlight on other noteworthy performances from the previous week.

 

 

Week 8 Pitcher of the Week

 

2026 Ayden Welch (Lafayette Christian Academy)

 

 

Week 8 Stats

-Record: 1-0

-Innings Pitched: 7

-Earned Runs: 0

-Hits Allowed: 0

-Walks: 1

-Strikeouts: 11

Welch has built a reputation for delivering in big moments throughout his high school career, and he came through once again for the Knights in Week 8.

Last Tuesday, in a district title matchup against Welsh, the Nunez Community College recruit got the start and was dominant—tossing a complete-game no-hitter with just one walk and 11 strikeouts on 100 pitches (68% strikes) to lead the Knights to a 6-0 victory.

A proven competitor with a track record of performing on the biggest stages, Welch continues to show he can rise to the occasion when it matters most.

 

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