Darin Horn, a redshirt senior pitcher for Coastal Carolina, was recognized as a Perfect Game Second Team All-American for the 2026 season, highlighting a breakout year that also earned him First Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors.
Dominance on the mound
Across 31 appearances, Horn posted an 8-2 record, seven saves and a 3.21 earned run average, striking out 93 batters in 67.1 innings while limiting opponents to a .241 batting average.
His most memorable outing came on May 15 against Louisiana, where he tossed five scoreless innings in relief, allowing just one hit and fanning a season-high nine batters.
The performance underscored his ability to shut down opposing offenses in critical moments and contributed to his placement tied for second in the Sun Belt Conference in saves.
Horn’s statistical profile placed him fifth in conference ERA, sixth in strikeouts, ninth in runs allowed and third in home runs allowed, reflecting a well-rounded impact on the mound.
Recognition beyond the numbers
Earlier in the season, he earned Perfect Game Third Team Midseason All-American honors and appeared on the NCBWA Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List, while also collecting Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Week in Week 7.
Such accolades placed him among the elite Division I pitchers who recorded at least eight wins and seven saves in 2026, a testament to his consistency and durability.
The recognition reflects not only individual excellence but also the growing prominence of Coastal Carolina’s baseball program, which is anchored by the university’s strong athletic infrastructure and supportive community in South Carolina.