Sam Cozart is Texas’s high-leverage freshman closer with elite command and power stuff
In 2026, Cozart emerged as one of college baseball’s most impactful freshman relievers, going 6-0 with a 1.65 ERA, 9 saves, 71 strikeouts and just 12 walks in 49 innings, while ranking among the nation’s best in WHIP and batting average against.[5][7] At 6-foot-6 and 260 pounds, he pairs a power fastball with a sharp breaking mix and has repeatedly delivered in pressure spots, including postseason save work, which makes him a strong fit for teams needing a reliable, strike-throwing high-leverage arm.[4][8][16]
