Henderson State University Athletics

2024: Hit .279 with 19 hits in 19 starts and 23 game appearances while also making 11 appearances on the mound, four of which were in the starting role . . . At the plate, saw a five-game hitting streak where he accumulated 10 hits during that time, including a pair of three-hit games against Southeastern Oklahoma State (Mar. 15) and East Central (Mar. 24) . . . In the rubber match against Northwestern Oklahoma State (Feb. 24), got on base three times with a hit and two walks while also recording an RBI-double . . . In that same game, earned the win on the mound in relief, throwing 1.2 innings, allowing two runs on two hits while also logging two strikeouts.

2023: Saw the most usage of any non-weekend starting pitcher on HSU's pitching staff with 35.1 innings thrown . . . Held a 3.82 ERA with a 6-1 record and two saves . . . Tallied 26 strikeouts and allowed just 15 earned runs in 2023 . . . Recorded his first win in his first appearance of the season against Washburn (Feb. 5), throwing one inning in relief for the 7-6 victory . . . Earned his first save in his second appearance, recording one strikeout while giving up one run in a 4-2 win against Newman (Feb. 11) . . . Picked up his second save of the season on the road at Southern Arkansas (Mar. 21), throwing two full scoreless innings, recording one strikeout while holding the Muleriders hitless for a 4-1 victory.

COLLEGE: Made 50 appearances for Fort Scott Community College, where he compiled a .387 average, four home runs, 43 RBIs and 37 runs. . . Named All KJCCC East 2nd Team DH. . . Pitched 27.2 innings in eight games with 32 strikeouts and an 8.78 ERA. 

PREP: Played at Centennial High School. 

PERSONAL: Born July 14, 2002. . . Son of Micheal and Paula Szczygiel. . . Brother to Ava Szczygiel. . . Majoring in Computer Science.