Oklahoma State ace Thomas Hatch (Aaron Fitt)

Fitt: Cowboys Hatch Another Ace

STILLWATER, Okla. — Every year, Oklahoma State pitching coach Rob Walton seems to help some forgotten pitcher harness his talent and become an All-American. Last year, fifth-year senior lefthander Michael Freeman came out of nowhere, going 10-3, 1.31 a year after posting a 6.28 ERA in 14.1 innings. In 2014, Jon Perrin, Brendan McCurry and Vince Wheeland all exploded onto the national scene to post All-America caliber numbers. In 2013, Jason Hursh returned from Tommy John surgery and became a first-round pick.

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