Pittsburg State Gorillas

General - Completed his first season in the Pitt State program in 2025 after playing at Charleston Southern University.

2025 - Pitched in three games, two starts for the Gorillas before an injury ended his season ... In 4.2 innings of work, Blecha finished with a 3.86 ERA and 1.07 WHIP, 1-0 record, seven strikeouts with no walks issued and opponents hitting .263 against him ... Recorded three strikeout performances against Rockhurst (Feb. 26) and Missouri S&T (Mar. 5).

Prior to PSU - During his collegiate career, Blecha has spent time at Charleston Southern University, Pima Community College, Johnson County Community College and Missouri State University ... Member of teams that won the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament, the Region VI and KJCC Championship teams.

HS - Prepped at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School where he played for coach Dominic Mussalt on the baseball field ... As a Cougar was a first-team All-State and All-Conference performer on the mound as a senior after going 6-1 with a 1.54 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 50 innings.

Personal - Born August 6, 2002 ... Son of Kathy and Rodney Blecha ... Named to the MIAA Newcomer Academic Honor Roll with a 3.07 GPA as a management major.