Arizona’s unflappable closer is a first-team All-American. UA junior Tony Pluta received that honor Wednesday from the National College Baseball Writers Association. He is the third Wildcat to ...

OMAHA, Neb.—Calling Tony Pluta the best closer in college baseball is not longer just an opinion. It’s become fact. The Arizona junior right-hander has been named NCBWA Stopper of the Year ...

OMAHA, Neb. — Arizona’s Tony Pluta was named the Stopper of the Year, one of three players awarded by the National College Baseball Writers Association Friday morning, ahead of the opening day ...

Key players like shortstop Mason White and closer Tony Pluta, both underestimated due to their smaller stature, played crucial roles in the team's success. Chip Hale, initially doubted as a first ...

The junior is also a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award. Arizona’s Tony Pluta won the Stopper of the Year award, which is given to the country’s top relief pitcher. Pluta has a 1.26 ERA and ...

Hale chose then to go to closer Tony Pluta, who won the NCBWA Stopper of the Year award for the top relief pitcher in college baseball. He gave up a two-run double and Coastal Carolina secured the ...

On who would be available to pitch Sunday: “I think Tony (Pluta), if he had to pitch, he could pitch. He’s gonna tell us that tomorrow, but we’ll make sure. We’re never gonna put anybody ...

Tony Pluta pitched a perfect ninth to close it out. The win was especially meaningful for White, from Tucson, who told the ESPN broadcast he's always been a big Wildcats fan. Need a break?