MELBOURNE, ON — The votes have been tallied, and the international fastpitch community has delivered a resounding verdict. Jack Besgrove has been officially voted the ISC Best Pitcher of the 2020s. In a poll featuring the decade’s absolute finest circle technicians, Besgrove didn’t just win—he completely dominated the ballot, securing a massive landslide victory that cements his reputation as a generational talent.
A Landslide Victory in the Polls
According to the votes by fans, Besgrove captured the overwhelming majority of fan support. The young southpaw left no doubt in the minds of voters worldwide, cruising comfortably ahead of a highly accomplished field of runners-up:
- 1. Jack Besgrove — 61.5%
- 2. Marco Diaz — 14.8%
- 3. Devon McCullough — 12.0%
- 4. Huemul Mata — 6.3%
- 5. Roman Godoy — 3.8%
An Unprecedented Rise to Greatness
Hailing from Orange, New South Wales, Australia, and currently anchoring the pitching staff for the Bear Creek Gremlins, Besgrove has carved out an astonishingly decorated career at a remarkably young age. His terrifying deception, explosive rise ball, and calm demeanor under pressure have completely re-written what it means to be a dominant modern pitcher.
His incredible ISC resume features milestones that many veterans can only dream of:
- Three-Time All-World Selection: Earned prestigious First-Team All-World honors for three consecutive seasons in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
- Most Outstanding Pitcher Awards: Named the tournament’s top arm back-to-back in both 2023 and 2024.
- A Historic 21-Strikeout Masterpiece: Tied for 20th all-time for most strikeouts in a single game, but stands completely alone as the only pitcher in ISC history to strike out 21 batters in a regulation 7-inning game—meaning every single out recorded came via the K.
- Tournament Brilliance: Added to his mystique by throwing a spectacular No-Hitter during the 2025 ISC World Tournament.
2025 ISC World Tournament Numbers
Besgrove’s efficiency and sheer unhitability were on full display during his 2025 World Tournament run. Over his stretch in the circle, opposing hitters looked thoroughly lost at the plate:
| Statistic | 2025 Tournament Mark |
| Innings Pitched | 24.0 |
| Strikeouts | 44 |
| Earned Run Average (ERA) | 1.17 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Opponent Batting Average | .120 |
Inside the Numbers: Besgrove averaged a staggering 12.8 strikeouts per 7 innings during the tournament, while holding the world’s best hitters to a microscopic .120 batting average.
The (Half) Decade’s Ultimate Ace
At an age where most players are still adjusting to the brutal level of competition in the ISC, Besgrove has already claimed the crown as the definitive ace of this short decade. As the Gremlins march forward into the peak of the 2026 season, the rest of the fastpitch world is left wondering how to solve the puzzle of the Australian sensation.
Congratulations to Jack Besgrove on this incredible, fan-driven achievement!
