How Noah Wech has embraced his role as OSU's closer

OSU's sophomore right-hander wanted to start this season. Instead, he's surged as the Cowboys' closer three weeks in.

Daniel Allen

Mar 05, 2026 - 4 min read

Oklahoma State sophomore right-handed pitcher Noah Wech (26) delivers a pitch during the Cowboys' 11-1 run-rule victory over No. 23 Vanderbilt on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Wech struck out four batters through 3 1/3 innings and stranded the bases loaded in the fourth inning to preserve OSU's lead. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletic

How Noah Wech has embraced his role as OSU's closer — Oklahoma State sophomore right-handed pitcher Noah Wech (26) delivers a pitch during the Cowboys' 11-1 run-rule victory over No. 23 Vanderbilt on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Wech struck out four batters through 3 1/3 innings and stranded the bases loaded in the fourth inning to preserve OSU's lead. – Photo by Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletic

Godsmack’s “Awake” echoing through the O’Brate Stadium sound system is a sight most Oklahoma State baseball delegates thoroughly relish.

It’s one OSU players and coaches have described as a spectacle that can’t be missed. Not because of the up-tempo, heavy metal ambiance of the song. But rather because of who is entering the game, and what is likely to transpire shortly after.

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