Indiana Institute of Technology

2024: In his most recent season, Besser posted a 3.32 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP, going 6-2 over 13 appearances (10 starts). He threw 65.0 innings, giving up 60 hits and 26 runs (24 earned), while striking out 81 and issuing only 15 walks. He added 3 complete games, 2 shutouts, and recorded 1 save, holding opposing hitters to a .236 average.

2023: Posted a 3.23 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP, going 7-3 across 14 starts (14 appearances total). He threw 86.1 innings, allowing 90 hits, 37 runs (31 earned), and striking out an impressive 110 batters while walking only 22. Opponents hit just .265 against him, and he recorded 5 complete games including 2 shutouts.

Bio: Junior left-handed pitcher Grant Besser joined the Warriors after transferring from Rutgers University. The Berne, Indiana native adds valuable experience and depth to the pitching staff with his strong left arm and competitive mound presence.

In 2023, Besser appeared in 22 games (5 starts) for Rutgers, posting a 5.32 ERA with a 2-4 record and 1 save over 47.1 innings pitched. He allowed 47 hits and 31 runs (28 earned) while striking out 42 batters and walking 20. Opponents hit just .266 against him, and he tallied 9 doubles, 1 triple, and 5 home runs allowed across 207 batters faced.

Career Totals: 22 appearances, 5 starts, 2-4 record, 1 save, 47.1 IP, 47 H, 31 R, 28 ER, 20 BB, 42 K, 5.32 ERA.