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Cal Miller Named Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week
4/20/2026 2:17 PM | Baseball
Freshman hit .400 in Utah’s series sweep of Texas Tech
SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah freshman Cal Miller has been named Big 12 Baseball Co-Newcomer of the Week, the league announced on Monday. It is Miller's first weekly award as a member of the Utah program.
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A key part of the lineup in Utah's three-game sweep of Texas Tech, Miller batted .400 in the series with two home runs, including a 4-for-7 clip with runners on base. The weekend went on the books as Utah's first series sweep as a member of the Big 12 Conference.
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Three of Miller's five plate appearances in Friday's series opener led to a Utah run scoring, including a no-doubter with a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The native of Centerville, Utah, and Viewmont HS alumnus had another two-run shot in Sunday's series finale to spark the Utes with an early lead, before drawing a bases-loaded walk to drive in what proved to be the game-deciding run. Miller himself scored twice on Saturday as Utah run-ruled the Red Raiders.
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Big 12 Conference Weekly Baseball Awards – April 20, 2026
Player of the Week: Jack Natili, Cincinnati
Pitcher of the Week: Smith Bailey, Arizona
Co-Newcomers of the Week: Tyce Armstrong, Baylor and Cal Miller, Utah
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Next Up
Utah will look ahead to a Tuesday matchup as it remains home against in-state foe Utah Valley. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. MT inside America First Ballpark.
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Follow Utah Baseball
Keep up with the Utes by following @utahbaseball and by visiting www.UtahUtes.com. Download the Utah 360 app here.
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A key part of the lineup in Utah's three-game sweep of Texas Tech, Miller batted .400 in the series with two home runs, including a 4-for-7 clip with runners on base. The weekend went on the books as Utah's first series sweep as a member of the Big 12 Conference.
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Three of Miller's five plate appearances in Friday's series opener led to a Utah run scoring, including a no-doubter with a two-run homer in the fifth inning. The native of Centerville, Utah, and Viewmont HS alumnus had another two-run shot in Sunday's series finale to spark the Utes with an early lead, before drawing a bases-loaded walk to drive in what proved to be the game-deciding run. Miller himself scored twice on Saturday as Utah run-ruled the Red Raiders.
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Big 12 Conference Weekly Baseball Awards – April 20, 2026
Player of the Week: Jack Natili, Cincinnati
Pitcher of the Week: Smith Bailey, Arizona
Co-Newcomers of the Week: Tyce Armstrong, Baylor and Cal Miller, Utah
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Next Up
Utah will look ahead to a Tuesday matchup as it remains home against in-state foe Utah Valley. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. MT inside America First Ballpark.
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Follow Utah Baseball
Keep up with the Utes by following @utahbaseball and by visiting www.UtahUtes.com. Download the Utah 360 app here.
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