
Sam Cozart crowned 2026 Stopper of the Year
The accolade underscores Cozart's dominant performance, placing him among the most celebrated pitchers in Division I history.
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The accolade underscores Cozart's dominant performance, placing him among the most celebrated pitchers in Division I history.

Three Texas Longhorns players were named Perfect Game All‑Americans, highlighting the program's depth and setting the stage for a deep run in the upcoming College World Series.

Sam Cozart’s freshman campaign earns him the National Freshman Pitcher of the Year award, highlighting a historic season for the Longhorns.

Sam Cozart, a Texas Longhorns freshman pitcher, was crowned the 2026 National Freshman Pitcher of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, highlighting a dominant start to his collegiate career.

The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association has recognized a 34‑player Freshman All‑America team, highlighting Texas standouts Anthony Pack Jr. and Sam Cozart for their historic performances.

Two freshman pitchers earned NCBWA Freshman All‑American honors, setting new records and helping the Pilots finish 27‑25, the fourth above‑.500 season in five years.

Four Pilots earn All‑West Coast Conference Second Team honors, while freshman pitcher Will Labonte and reliever Alex Via receive national semifinalist recognition, highlighting a season of steady growth under Coach Geoff Loomis.

Gonzaga claimed four of five major individual awards and placed five players on the all-conference first team, highlighted by Mikey Bell’s second straight Player of the Year honor.

The Portland Pilots conclude their regular season with a three‑game series against the Pacific Tigers at Joe Etzel Field, aiming to finish with a win after a 25‑24 overall record.

The Portland Pilots are set to play their final nonconference game against the No. 7 Oregon State Beavers on Tuesday, May 12, at Goss Stadium in Corvallis. The matchup, scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. start, will be streamed live with stats and video on PortlandPilots.com, giving fans a chance to follow every pitch in real time.