Longhorns baseball star named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year watch list

TL;DR

Longhorns pitcher Sam Cozart has been named to the midseason watch list for the Stopper of the Year Award, showcasing his impressive performance with a 1.83 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 13 appearances. He is one of only four freshmen recognized on this prestigious list.

Key points

Sam Cozart named to Stopper of the Year watch list
Cozart has a 1.83 ERA and 49 strikeouts this season
He is one of four freshmen on the watch list
Texas has a strong history with the Stopper of the Year Award
Cozart is tied for the most saves among Power Four true freshmen

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Stopper of the Year Award

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As Longhorns star Sam Cozart has frustrated hitters on the mound, he is starting to make national headlines. On Wednesday, the North Carolina native was named to the midseason watch list for the Stopper of the Year Award. He is one of the four freshman that made the cut, joining West Virginia's David Perez, Portland's Alex Via, and Kent State's Peyton Williams.

In 13 appearances this season, Cozart has posted a 1.83 and struck out 49 batters. During his first season as a Longhorn, he has split time between the bullpen and the rotation, thriving in either role. The Wesleyan Christian High Alum currently has six saves, which is tied for the most among Power Four true freshmen.

What has stood out the most about Cozart's play is his ability to limit baserunners. Currently, opponents are only hitting .104 against the talented right-hander. When they have reached, Cozart has done a great job of getting out of jams and preserving leads.

When it comes to the Stopper of the Year Award, Texas has had a lot of success. They have won the award more than any school in the country. The list of alumni who have won it includes Chance Ruffin, who won it in 2010, and Corey Knebel, who won it in 2011.

While Cozart is focused on helping Texas make a deep playoff run, he will also be keeping an eye on how voting plays out. The winner will be announced in a few months on June 12th at the 2026 Men's College World Series.

This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas closer Sam Cozart named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year watch list

Q&A

Who is Sam Cozart and why is he on the Stopper of the Year watch list?

Sam Cozart is a Longhorns baseball pitcher recognized for his outstanding performance, including a 1.83 ERA and 49 strikeouts, which earned him a spot on the Stopper of the Year watch list.

What are the statistics that highlight Sam Cozart's performance this season?

Cozart has a 1.83 ERA, 49 strikeouts, and six saves in 13 appearances, showcasing his ability to limit baserunners with opponents hitting only .104 against him.

How does Texas baseball's history relate to the Stopper of the Year Award?

Texas has a storied history with the Stopper of the Year Award, having won it more times than any other school, with notable alumni including Chance Ruffin and Corey Knebel.