Nik Copenhaver brings depth, strike-throwing, and Buckeye reliability to Ohio State’s bullpen
In the 2025 season, Copenhaver gave Ohio State a durable right-handed arm, appearing in 19 games and striking out 28 batters in 27.2 innings, while his 2026 profile still points to a coach-trusted reliever who competes and has already earned academic honors.[1][6] At 6-foot-4 with a strong right-handed frame, he arrived as a highly regarded Ohio prep arm and has shown enough strikeout ability and mound poise to matter in high-leverage spots, even if he’s still building consistency and a bigger role.[1][4][7]
