Alabama’s Ozmer Named to Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List
The Crimson Tide closer is one 56 relief pitchers highlighted by the NCBWA
DALLAS, Texas – Alabama’s Carson Ozmer was named to the Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List, the National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) announced Wednesday.
Ozmer is one of 56 relievers added to the NCBWA’s midseason list for Stopper of the Year, an award which is given annually to the top relief pitcher in Division I college baseball.
Carson Ozmer
Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List
A dependable reliever who operates as the closer for the Crimson Tide
Appeared in a team-high 21 games, converting 13 saves
His 13 saves are second-most in Division I and lead the Southeastern Conference
Owns a 1.33 ERA (4 ER/27.0 IP), the 19th-lowest ERA in Division I (minimum 20.0 IP)
Produced 17 scoreless appearances in 21 games
Responsible for a minuscule .152 opponent batting average (14-for-92), the sixth-lowest figure in the SEC (minimum 20.0 IP)
Contributed 35 strikeouts in 27.0 IP, equating to an 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings mark
