Power-Hitting Infielder Elevates Virginia Tech with Late-Game Clutch
Owen Petrich, a 6'2", 220-lb graduate transfer infielder for Virginia Tech, stands out as a right-handed power hitter with 26 home runs over his past two seasons at Saint Joseph's, including a 2024 Atlantic 10 batting title (.317) and conference RBI leadership. His differentiators include elite late-game intensity—evidenced by a go-ahead three-run homer in the 7th inning to secure a 5-4 win—and a gritty, competitive personality that fuels walk-off victories like the 6-5 Pitt game. Though his 2026 ACC stats (.253 BA, 6 HR) reflect a transition period, Petrich’s proven durability (no major injury history), high-intensity approach, and ability to deliver in pressure moments make him a prime fit for teams needing a reliable, power-infused infielder who elevates when the game matters most.
