Texas A&M star reliever lands on Stopper of the Year list
Texas A&M star reliever Clayton Freshcorn was named to the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List.
Texas A&M’s offense has carried much of the spotlight this season, but the most consistent force on the roster has come from the bullpen. While the Aggies continue searching for stability on the mound, one reliever has delivered every time his number has been called and now, he’s earning national recognition for it. On Tuesday, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) announced its 2026 Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List , and junior right‑hander Clayton Freshcorn was among the 61 relievers selected.
The award honors the top relief pitcher in Division I baseball. Freshcorn has been nothing short of dominant. Through 17 appearances, he owns a 2–1 record, seven saves, and a 2.
00 ERA across 27 innings. He’s struck out 33 while issuing only four walks, holding opponents to a . 228 average and stringing together 13 scoreless innings along the way.
In a season where A&M’s pitching depth has been tested, Freshcorn has been the Aggies’ most reliable late‑game weapon, consistently shutting the door in tight SEC matchups and giving the staff a stabilizing presence at the back end of the bullpen. Freshcorn named to the @NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List 👍 @cfreshcorn_25 | https://t. co/VptDd0laOq pic.