Newton Named Pitcher of the Week
WINNIPEG, MB – Winnipeg Goldeyes right-hander Aidan Newton has been named Carbliss Pitcher of the Week for the period ending September 7, the American Association announced Wednesday.
Newton made two starts during the final week of the regular season, going 1-0 with a 2.25 earned run average. Over 12 innings, he allowed three earned runs on 10 hits, walked just two batters, and struck out four. Opponents batted .233 against him, while he posted a 1.00 WHIP.
The Calgary, Alberta native’s week was highlighted by the first complete game and shutout of his professional career September 1, when he blanked the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on five hits in an 8-0 Winnipeg victory at Newman Outdoor Field. He walked one and struck out one in the seven-inning contest.
In his second start of the week Sunday at Kansas City, Newton allowed three runs on five hits over five innings against the Monarchs, walking one and striking out three.
The rookie finished his first professional regular season with a perfect 5-0 record and a 3.28 ERA in 35 2/3 innings. He surrendered just 30 hits, walked 13, and struck out 20 while holding opposing hitters to a .222 batting average and recording a 1.206 WHIP.
The weekly honour is the second earned by a Goldeyes pitcher in 2026. Luke Boyd received the award for the period ending August 2.
Newton signed with Winnipeg in late July after completing his collegiate career at the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina. The 6-foot-3 right-hander went 7-2 with a 3.32 ERA in 16 appearances, including 10 starts, for the Trojans this spring. He struck out 83 batters in 81 1/3 innings and pitched five complete games, including one shutout.
A Second Team All-Conference Carolinas selection in 2026, Newton previously pitched for two seasons at NCAA Division I Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, after beginning his collegiate career at Lethbridge College.
The Goldeyes open their best-of-three West Division Series against Fargo-Moorhead Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. CDT at Newman Outdoor Field. The series shifts to Blue Cross Park for Game Two Friday at 7:00 p.m. If necessary, Game Three will be played in Winnipeg Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
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