Three former Santa Clara University baseball players have signed professional contracts in the Pioneer League post their 2026 senior seasons: right-handed pitchers Hunter Hargett and Josh Johnson, and catcher Johnny Luetzow. Hargett is with the Idaho Falls Chukars, Johnson has joined the Missoula Paddleheads, and Luetzow is playing for the Glacier Range Riders. This trio adds to Thomas Ferroggiaro, who signed with the Ottawa Titans in May. Each player has already made significant contributions in their early games, showcasing skills honed during their collegiate careers.

By the Numbers
  • Hunter Hargett threw five innings across four games, striking out five and earning a save.
  • Josh Johnson holds a 3.38 ERA with three strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings during his first two games.
  • Johnny Luetzow achieved a .333 batting average, with 44 hits, including four home runs, in 39 college games.
State of Play
  • Hargett has been effective early, recording a 1.93 ERA with 19 strikeouts during his first 12 collegiate appearances this spring.
  • Luetzow's debut for the Range Riders included going 2 for 3, reaching base four times, and scoring three runs in a significant victory.
What's Next

The performance of these players in their respective teams will be closely monitored as they adapt to the professional level, with an emphasis on their statistics and potential progression in their careers.

Bottom Line

The early successes of Hargett, Johnson, and Luetzow in professional baseball underscore the quality of the Santa Clara baseball program and set a promising stage for their future in the sport.