Cooper Lanz is emerging as Santa Clara’s go-to arm in the late-season mix
In the 2025 season, Cooper Lanz gave Santa Clara a versatile, high-value right-hander who posted a 4-2 record, 3.75 ERA, 28 strikeouts in 36 innings, and a team-best .148 opponent batting average, then earned All-WCC Honorable Mention and preseason attention for 2026. The differentiator: he’s not just surviving, he’s adapting—moving from relief into the rotation late in 2025 and flashing shutdown stretches, including a six-inning, six-strikeout win over Pacific. That profile says “trusted competitor” more than “flashy arm,” which makes him a strong fit for teams wanting a durable, strike-throwing pitcher with real conference-tested poise.
