Justin Ritz is Coppin State’s late-inning hammer, and the Eagles keep trusting him in big spots
In the 2025 season, Ritz emerged as Coppin State’s top reliever, earning second-team All-NEC honors after a team-record 27 appearances, a league-best seven saves, a 4.11 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 36 strikeouts in 57.0 innings. He was even better in NEC play, posting a 2.82 ERA with a 0.92 WHIP while limiting hitters to a .201 average, which screams poise under pressure. The big differentiator: he’s a true closer-type arm who can shorten games, and his fall reports and game notes suggest he thrives in high-leverage, shut-the-door moments.
