University of Miami right-handed pitcher Ryan Bilka has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List, the organization announced Tuesday.
The Stopper of the Year Award is presented annually to the nation’s top relief pitcher. Bryan Garcia remains the only Miami Hurricane pitcher to win the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award, earning the honor in 2016. The program’s all-time saves leader, Garcia recorded 40 career saves, highlighted by a record-setting performance during the 2016 ACC Championship.
Bilka, a transfer from Richmond, earned national recognition following a strong 2025 campaign with the Spiders. He posted a 2.18 ERA with a 6-2 record and three saves across 18 appearances, logging 62.0 innings while striking out 57 batters and holding opponents to a .193 batting average.
Ryan Bilka’s Preseason Honors
The Stopper of the Year Award is presented annually to the nation’s top relief pitcher. Bryan Garcia remains the only Miami Hurricane pitcher to win the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award, earning the honor in 2016. The program’s all-time saves leader, Garcia recorded 40 career saves, highlighted by a record-setting performance during the 2016 ACC Championship.
Bilka, a transfer from Richmond, earned national recognition following a strong 2025 campaign with the Spiders. He posted a 2.18 ERA with a 6-2 record and three saves across 18 appearances, logging 62.0 innings while striking out 57 batters and holding opponents to a .193 batting average.
Ryan Bilka’s Preseason Honors
- NCBWA Preseason Third Team All-American
- NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award Preseason Watchlist
- Perfect Game Preseason Third Team All-American
