Article courtesy to MiamiHurricanes.com.
Miami sophomore right-hander AJ Ciscar has been named to the 2026 National Pitcher of the Year Award Watch List, the College Baseball Foundation announced Wednesday.
Ciscar is one of 142 pitchers from 26 conferences included on the watch list, which highlights many of the top collegiate arms in the country through the early portion of the 2026 season.
Through his first four starts, Ciscar has posted a 2-1 record with a 3.46 ERA over 26.0 innings pitched. The sophomore has limited opposing hitters to a .220 batting average, recorded 26 strikeouts, and maintained a 0.85 WHIP.
The National Pitcher of the Year Award, presented annually by the College Baseball Foundation, has recognized the top pitcher in college baseball since 2009. Recent winners include Paul Skenes (LSU, 2023), Hagen Smith (Arkansas, 2024) and Jake Knapp (North Carolina, 2025).
For more information on the National Pitcher of the Year Award, visit the College Baseball Foundation at collegebaseballhall.org.
The Hurricanes (12-4, 1-2 ACC) will continue their 2026 campaign Wednesday night in Orlando against the UCF Knights (9-5, 0-0 BIG 12), with first pitch slated for 6 pm.
Miami sophomore right-hander AJ Ciscar has been named to the 2026 National Pitcher of the Year Award Watch List, the College Baseball Foundation announced Wednesday.
Ciscar is one of 142 pitchers from 26 conferences included on the watch list, which highlights many of the top collegiate arms in the country through the early portion of the 2026 season.
Through his first four starts, Ciscar has posted a 2-1 record with a 3.46 ERA over 26.0 innings pitched. The sophomore has limited opposing hitters to a .220 batting average, recorded 26 strikeouts, and maintained a 0.85 WHIP.
The National Pitcher of the Year Award, presented annually by the College Baseball Foundation, has recognized the top pitcher in college baseball since 2009. Recent winners include Paul Skenes (LSU, 2023), Hagen Smith (Arkansas, 2024) and Jake Knapp (North Carolina, 2025).
For more information on the National Pitcher of the Year Award, visit the College Baseball Foundation at collegebaseballhall.org.
The Hurricanes (12-4, 1-2 ACC) will continue their 2026 campaign Wednesday night in Orlando against the UCF Knights (9-5, 0-0 BIG 12), with first pitch slated for 6 pm.
