Branden Barna has become UNC Asheville’s late-inning stabilizer
In the 2026 season, Barna turned into a reliable bullpen piece for UNC Asheville, logging 38.2 relief innings with 15 strikeouts, two wins, and two saves while earning Big South Relief Pitcher of the Week honors after back-to-back saves at Radford. He’s not an overpowering strikeout arm, but he brings value with poise, durability, and the ability to handle multi-inning relief. If your team wants a low-drama, high-trust righty who can soak up outs and protect leads, Barna fits that mold nicely.
