Clapp Named To 2026 NCBWA Midseason Stopper Of The Year Watch List

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State baseball pitcher Reece Clapp was named to the 2026 NCBWA Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List. Clapp was one of 59 pitchers included on the watch list for the award, which honors the top relief pitcher at the NCAA Division I level. The Columbia, Mo. native is one of two Missouri Valley Conference pitchers named to the watch list. Clapp ranks tied for first in the MVC with seven saves across 15 appearances and has added 33 strikeouts in 26.2 innings pitched across 2026. For the latest updates on Illinois State Baseball, stay tuned...