By Ron Smith
June 2, 2026
 
(DALLAS) Westmont pitcher Brandon Tatch has been selected by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association for postseason honors. The sophomore from Aliso Viejo was named as a relief pitcher to the NCBWA NCAA Division II All-West Region Second Team.
 
"Brandon has shown tremendous growth as a pitcher over the last two years," said Westmont's head coach Paul Svagdis. "He has the tremendous ability to compete in high leverage situations and has proven to be a great leader to his teammates on and off the baseball field."
 
Tatch appeared in 15 games during the 2026 season, posting an earned run average of 2.42 in 26 innings of relief. The right hander, who posted a record of 2-1, led the team with eight saves. He struck out 23 and permitted just six walks.
 
Tatch earned both of his wins in February against Azusa Pacific and Fresno Pacific, allowing just one run in five and two-third innings to start the year. Over five games from March 7 through April 3, Tatch recorded five saves in as many appearances. During that stretch he allowed just one run on three hits over five and two-third innings.
 
His seventh and eight saves of the year both came in one-run ball games, pitching the final three innings in each game. On April 20, Tatch held the Sharks of Hawai'i Pacific scoreless to preserve a 1-0 win. He allowed just two hits and struck out two.
 
On May 1, Tatch picked up his final save of the season by keeping Menlo scoreless in a 3-2 win. The victory helped position the Warriors for a berth in the PacWest Tournament.