Raymond Olivas is UCSB’s late-inning fireman with strike-throwing upside
In the 2026 season, Raymond Olivas has been a high-leverage weapon for UC Santa Barbara, leading the staff with 27 relief appearances and posting a 3.74 ERA with 25 strikeouts against just seven walks in 33 2/3 innings. He’s shown real bullpen-hero traits, including a 3 1/3-inning, one-hit save against Portland and multiple shutdown outings that speak to poise under pressure. The fit is obvious: he attacks the zone, misses enough bats, and looks built for leverage innings.
