NC State Outfielder Josh Hogue Out for Remainder of the Season

NC State will be without Sophomore Right Fielder Josh Hogue for the remainder of the season. Hogue unfortunately suffered a fractured leg due to a collision with Center Fielder Eli Serrano III on Saturday, with both players diving for a ball in the outfield.

Hogue will have to undergo surgery, and he is expected to be out 4 months.

NC State outfielder Josh Hogue has a fractured leg, coach Elliott Avent said. He collided with Eli Serrano III for a hard-hit ball last night.

Hogue is waiting to get surgery, hopefully this evening, and is expected to be out for about four months.

— Noah Fleischman (@fleischman_noah) April 28, 2024

This is a huge loss for the Wolfpack. Hogue has been batting 3rd in NC State’s lineup, with the 3rd best batting average on the squad (.314) and 4th best OPS (.848).

On Sunday, Freshman 2nd Baseman Luke Nixon moved out to Right Field to fill the void, and his brother Chase Nixon was in Right. Starter Senior Noah Soles has been out since the Notre Dame Series at the end of March, but he has been taking batting practice and should be returning soon.