Texas Longhorns closer Sam Cozart named National Freshman Pitcher of Year
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Sam Cozart, a freshman pitcher for the Texas Longhorns, has been awarded the National Freshman Pitcher of the Year by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Cozart achieved a 1.65 ERA in 22 appearances this season and recorded 71 strikeouts while holding opponents to a.132 batting average. He finished the year with nine saves, tying for the most among freshmen nationally. His performance was crucial in Texas’s run to the College World Series, including securing the last out in a pivotal game against Oregon. Cozart is only the third Longhorn to receive this honor, joining Corey Knebel and Dylan Volantis.
- •Cozart recorded a 1.65 ERA and 71 strikeouts this season.
- •He tied for the most saves among freshmen with nine.
- •Cozart helped secure Texas's spot in the College World Series.
- •He is the third Longhorn to win this award.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Longhorns Daily News: Texas’ Sam Cozart becomes second freshmen to win NCBWA Stopper of the Year
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Longhorns closer Sam Cozart crowned National Freshman Pitcher of Year
"The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced today that Texas relief pitcher Sam Cozart is the latest athlete to win its “Stopper of the Year” honor. Per Texas Athletics, Cozart becomes the second freshman to receive the honor. Former Texas student-athlete Corey Knebel won the award as a freshman in 2011. Four Longhorns have now […]
"Sam Cozart adds big honor to his trophy case. The freshman phenom closer for Texas Longhorns baseball named National Freshman Pitcher of Year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:45 PMLonghorns Daily News: Texas’ Sam Cozart becomes second freshmen to win NCBWA Stopper of the Year
The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced today that Texas relief pitcher Sam Cozart is the latest athlete to win its “Stopper of the Year” honor. Per Texas Athletics, Cozart becomes the second freshman to receive the honor. Former Texas student-athlete Corey Knebel won the award as a freshman in 2011. Four Longhorns have now […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 9:44 PMLonghorns closer Sam Cozart crowned National Freshman Pitcher of Year
Sam Cozart adds big honor to his trophy case. The freshman phenom closer for Texas Longhorns baseball named National Freshman Pitcher of Year.
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