Darin Horn earns third‑team All‑America nod
Darin Horn, a right‑handed reliever for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, was selected to the Third Team All‑American roster by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) on Wednesday, adding to a already distinguished final collegiate campaign.
The honor marks the second All‑America designation for Horn on the same day, following his earlier inclusion on the Perfect Game Second Team All‑American list, underscoring the rapid ascent of his profile.
Horn’s season statistics reflect a dominant performance: he finished 8‑2 with seven saves and a 3.21 earned‑run average across 67.1 innings, striking out 93 batters while limiting opponents to a .241 batting average.
His impact was felt throughout the Sun Belt Conference, where he was named to the First Team All‑Conference squad and earned Pitcher of the Week honors during Week 7, a testament to his consistency and clutch performances.
The Chanticleers’ coaching staff highlighted Horn’s role as a ‘stopper,’ a term that aligns with his placement on the NCBWA Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List and his tie for second in the conference for saves.
Beyond the numbers, Horn’s presence helped shape a pitching staff that ranked among the nation’s most effective, contributing to Coastal Carolina’s competitive standing heading into the postseason.