Nebraska’s high-leverage bullpen weapon with national buzz
In the 2026 season, Unger emerged as Nebraska’s go-to late-inning arm, going 6-1 with a 4.05 ERA, 39 strikeouts in 40 innings, 13 saves, and a .203 opponent batting average while earning finalist status for the NCBWA Stopper of the Year and an invite to USA Baseball training camp. He’s valuable because he attacks the zone, handles pressure, and has clearly leveled up from a limited freshman role into a trusted closer. If your team wants a confident right-hander who already has proven big-moment chops, he fits the bill.
