Hood was the West Coast Conference’s Freshman of the Year this past season as part of a decorated campaign at Gonzaga. He had a 3-1 record and held opponents to just a .162 batting average, which is the second-best mark for a pitcher in program history. He also had a team-best 2.48 ERA across his 16 appearances, along with five saves.
For his efforts, Hood earned second team All-West Coast Conference honors. He was also a second team midseason freshman All-American by Perfect Game.
Hood was the Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year in 2025 before arriving at Gonzaga. He threw 17 complete games as a senior while striking out 138 hitters and allowing just 10 walks. He also recorded a 0.98 ERA in his final season at Waddell (Az.) Canyon View.
