Top Utah high school baseball pitchers by won-loss record

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Facing Salem Hills has been a chore for every opponent this season. Looking at the bullpen for the Skyhawks, it's easy to see why the team creates a multitude of problems for offenses.

Three of 15 pitchers leading the state in win/loss record at this point in the 2016 season play for Salem Hills. It's one reason why the Skyhawks (18-1) have emerged as a real threat to claim a Class 4A title this season.

Kaden Stewart, a Salem Hills junior, leads the state with a 7-0 record. Stewart has met few batters who can match him when he's on the mound. He has struck out 40 batters and has posted a 0.59 earned run average in 10 appearances this season.

Seniors Tanner Hamblin and Riley Pierce are equally formidable. Both pitchers are 4-0 so far this season. Hamblin has 31 strikeouts and a 1.75 ERA in eight appearances. Pierce has notched 29 strikeouts and a 2.00 ERA in seven appearances – while chipping in a pair of saves.

The Skyhawks trio isn't the only set of teammates who are tearing it up from the mound for their schools. Northridge and South Sevier are also benefiting from deep bullpens.

Josh Brown and Jacob Porter are both 5-0 in six appearances apiece for Northridge this spring. Brown has racked up 29 strikeouts and boasts a 1.29 ERA. Porter has struck out 44 batters and has a 2.19 ERA. Their efforts have helped the Knights (13-4) rise to the top in Region 1 and emerge as a Class 5A title contender.

Masen Roberts and Dyson Heath have posted identical 5-1 records for the Rams in eight appearances apiece. Heath has 39 strikeouts and a 1.86 ERA while Roberts has 34 strikeouts and a 1.89 ERA. They have helped South Sevier (15-2) carve out the best record in Class 2A up to this point in the season.

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Note: Win/loss records are drawn only from stats and game results submitted to MaxPreps. 1. Kaden Stewart, Jr. Salem Hills (Salem)
Record: 7-0

2. Kyle Peterson, Sr. Grantsville
Record: 7-1

3. Josh Brown, Sr. Northridge (Layton)
Record: 5-0

4. Jacob Porter, So. Northridge
Record: 5-0

5. Brandell Shumway, Sr. Enterprise
Record: 5-1

6. Cole Fivecoat, Sr. Taylorsville
Record: 5-1

7. Masen Roberts, Sr. South Sevier (Monroe)
Record: 5-1

8. Dyson Heath, Sr. South Sevier
Record: 5-1

9. Treyson Christianson, Sr. Enterprise
Record: 5-1

10. Drew Zimmerman, Jr. Lehi
Record: 5-2

11. Tanner Hamblin, Sr. Salem Hills
Record: 4-0

12. Ptolian Takis, Mountain Crest (Hyrum)
Record: 4-0

13. Riley Pierce, Sr. Salem Hills
Record: 4-0

14. Bobby Voortmeyer, Sr. Olympus (Salt Lake City)
Record: 4-0

15. Drew Hill, Gunnison Valley (Gunnison)
Record: 4-0

John Coon covers Utah high school sports for MaxPreps. You can contact him at john_coon@hotmail.com and follow him on Twitter at @johncoonsports