Rhoten’s success as a freshman impresses

Seldom does a freshman in a Division I program make an impact on a team, but pitcher Don… Seldom does a freshman in a Division I program make an impact on a team, but pitcher Don Rhoten has done exactly that this season for Pitt baseball.

As a result of his performance, he has been named the Male Freshman Athlete of the Spring by the Pitt News sports staff.

Rhoten, who attended nearby Central Catholic High School, saw a significant amount of playing time because of injuries affecting the pitching staff.