Dusty Dunwoody, a right‑handed pitcher from Royal High, concluded his senior season with a 0.22 earned‑run average and 115 strikeouts, numbers that place him at the top of Ventura County’s historical records.
Dominance on the mound
The performance earned him The Star’s Baseball Player of the Year award and sparked a decision that could reshape his future.
Dunwoody has narrowed his options to a commitment to USC or entering the MLB Draft, a choice that comes after he originally pledged to Arizona before a coaching reshuffle prompted a decommit.
Ranked No. 195 by Baseball America in its draft preview, he has also trained with USC pitcher Cameron Faussett and maintained contact with former Westlake High standout Dylan Volantis.
His 46 percent strikeout rate and a .158 opponent batting average underscore a dominance that has drawn attention from scouts and college coaches alike.
If he signs with USC, the program will add another ace to its rotation; if he opts for the draft, the move could signal a shift in the local talent pipeline.