Wilkes' AJ Levandoski was named Pitcher of the Year after a standout season on the mound. In 11 starts, he posted a 3.16 ERA—third-best in the conference—while holding opponents to a .224 batting average. Levandoski ranked second in the league with 60 strikeouts, led all pitchers with 25 strikeouts looking, and topped the conference with eight wins. He becomes the first Colonel to receive Pitcher of the Year recognition.