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Ethan McElvain, a junior left‑hander transferred from Vanderbilt, has been named a finalist for the Stopper of the Year Award, given to the nation’s top relief pitcher by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. His 6‑0 record, 1.03 ERA and 52 strikeouts have positioned him for the award to be announced in Omaha.
Kansas junior shortstop Tyson LeBlanc was honored as the Dick Howser Trophy Player of the Month, capping a breakthrough season that saw the Jayhawks claim multiple championships and secure a historic Super Regional berth.
The Oregon State pitcher finished the season with a 1.50 ERA, 14 saves and 53 strikeouts, positioning him as a leading contender for the Stopper of the Year honor.
Georgia pitcher Caden Aoki, a 6‑0, 185‑pound right‑hander from Huntington Beach, is one of six finalists for the 2026 NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award, given to the premier relief pitcher in Division I baseball. His 9‑1 record, 3.86 ERA and three saves helped the Bulldogs capture the SEC regular‑season and tournament titles and the Athens Regional, setting the stage for a showdown in Omaha.
The Texas left‑hander ranks first nationally in WHIP and batting average against, and his performance in SEC play has put him in the conversation for both the Stopper and Freshman of the Year honors.
Arkansas pitcher Ethan McElvain is among the finalists for the 2026 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award, celebrated for his exceptional relief performance.
The University of Arkansas‑Little Rock baseball team climbs to No. 19, prepares for a super regional showdown with Troy, aiming for its first College World Series appearance.
Sam Cozart, a 6‑foot‑6 right‑hander for the Texas Longhorns, becomes the first freshman ever to be a finalist for the Stopper of the Year Award, highlighting a breakout season marked by elite statistics and conference dominance.
The Ohio Valley Conference celebrates unprecedented winning streaks, a 300‑win milestone for a coach, and a new multi‑year agreement with ESPN that promises wider coverage of its teams.
Saint Joseph's sophomore catcher Blake Primrose was selected to the Division I Baseball All-ECAC Team after leading the Atlantic 10 in multiple offensive categories, setting new single-season records and earning national recognition as a Buster Posey Award semifinalist.
Colby Deaver captures the Ron Lenz Pitcher of the Year award while Logan Myers secures a Third Team All‑American nod, underscoring a breakthrough year for Emporia State baseball.
Junior catcher Clay Hartje was named a D3baseball.com All‑American after a stellar .340/.483/.742 season, highlighted by 16 home runs and 66 RBIs. He was also tournament MVP as Johns Hopkins prepares to face Baldwin Wallace in the 2026 NCAA Division III Baseball Championship.
The American Baseball Coaches Association has released its 2026 Division II All‑Region teams, recognizing eight Peach Belt athletes, including historic honors for Koehler and standout performances by his peers.
Michael Kitko’s .403 batting average and dominant pitching performances have earned him a consensus ABCA All‑Atlantic Region selection, putting him in the running for the program’s 25th All‑American designation.
The latest ABCA/Rawlings All-Region selections highlight standout performances by Colby Deaver, Logan Myers, and Noah Steele, underscoring a season of historic achievements for their program.
Two University of Toledo students have been recognized with the 2026 Mid‑American Conference Medal of Excellence, highlighting outstanding performance in both the classroom and competition.
The Blue Jays celebrate a sweep of regional accolades, with six athletes named to the ABCA/Rawlings All‑Region V teams and a historic fourth All‑Region nod for Alex Shane.
The Johns Hopkins baseball program celebrated a sweep of D3Baseball.com All-Region V honors, with five athletes and head coach Nate Mulberg receiving accolades ahead of a historic run to the Division III World Series.
Little Rock captured the 2026 OVC Tournament Championship with a 6-1 record, while SIUE earned its first regular season title. Standout players set new conference marks, and the league's national profile continues to rise.
Ranked 25th nationally, USC enters the Big Ten Tournament as the fourth seed, facing 12th‑seeded Michigan State in a matchup that highlights a season of dominance, from a 42‑14 record to a nation‑leading nine shutouts.
Senior hitter Nick Pappas receives All‑America Third Team honors, setting single‑season records while Bentley prepares to host Molloy in the NCAA DII Super Regional.
After capturing the Big 12 regular‑season title with a school‑record 22 conference wins, Kansas baseball travels to Surprise, Arizona, for the conference tournament. Head coach Dan Fitzgerald, honored for the second straight year, leads a roster packed with All‑Big 12 selections and national rankings.
The Hawks have turned team‑building challenges into a record‑setting campaign, capturing conference and classic titles while aiming to end a 52‑year NCAA drought.
Northern Illinois University’s baseball squad boasts a historic haul of All-MAC recognitions, highlighting a dramatic turnaround that positions the team for a deep run in the upcoming conference tournament