Clay Masonis has emerged as UNCW’s late-inning firefighter
In the 2026 season, Clay Masonis turned from a redshirt freshman into UNC Wilmington’s closer, working 21 relief appearances with five saves, 44 strikeouts in 36.2 innings, and opponents hitting just .240 against him[4]. He’s shown real poise in leverage spots, including a save against Campbell on April 10, 2026, and multiple shutdown outings, with a fast-rising strikeout rate that suggests real swing-and-miss ability[4][10]. The fit is clear: if a team wants a competitive, high-leverage right-hander who attacks hitters and handles pressure, Masonis looks like a strong bullpen piece[4][12].
