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Abraham Named Finalist for NCBWA Stopper of the Year
6/4/2026 5:49:00 PM | Baseball
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State baseball junior right-handed reliever John Abraham has been named a finalist for the Stopper of the Year Award by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) on Thursday.
The second FSU player to be recognized as a finalist for the award since its inception in 2005, Abraham is the first since 2012, when Robert Benincasa was a finalist. The Stopper of the Year is presented annually to the top NCAA Division I relief pitcher.
Abraham was third in the ACC with six saves in 2026, all coming in ACC play which was tied for second-most in the league. In 19 appearances and 47.0 innings pitched, he notched a 1.91 ERA, the best on the team with more than 6.0 innings pitched. Abraham struck out 58 batters, fourth-most on the team and tied for the most among relievers. He allowed 10 earned runs on 32 hits with 24 walks and posted a 1.19 WHIP and held opponents to a .190 batting average.
Two weeks ago, Abraham earned Third Team All-ACC accolades. He was a Midseason All-America First Team honoree by D1Baseball and Perfect Game.
The Tampa, Florida, native is one of two finalists from the ACC in 2026.
Abraham helped the Seminoles to a 40-19 season in 2026. Florida State reached the 40-win mark for the third consecutive year, all three with Abraham on the roster, after a four-year gap without 40 wins from 2020-23. Finishing third in the ACC, the team was 19-11 with eight series wins, both the best totals since 2014 outside of the extended 2021 season. FSU made its 62nd NCAA appearance, second-most all-time, and hosted an NCAA Regional for the 38th time, the most in the country. Florida State was one of three teams to host a regional each of the last three years.
For more information on Florida State baseball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) & Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
The second FSU player to be recognized as a finalist for the award since its inception in 2005, Abraham is the first since 2012, when Robert Benincasa was a finalist. The Stopper of the Year is presented annually to the top NCAA Division I relief pitcher.
Abraham was third in the ACC with six saves in 2026, all coming in ACC play which was tied for second-most in the league. In 19 appearances and 47.0 innings pitched, he notched a 1.91 ERA, the best on the team with more than 6.0 innings pitched. Abraham struck out 58 batters, fourth-most on the team and tied for the most among relievers. He allowed 10 earned runs on 32 hits with 24 walks and posted a 1.19 WHIP and held opponents to a .190 batting average.
Two weeks ago, Abraham earned Third Team All-ACC accolades. He was a Midseason All-America First Team honoree by D1Baseball and Perfect Game.
The Tampa, Florida, native is one of two finalists from the ACC in 2026.
Abraham helped the Seminoles to a 40-19 season in 2026. Florida State reached the 40-win mark for the third consecutive year, all three with Abraham on the roster, after a four-year gap without 40 wins from 2020-23. Finishing third in the ACC, the team was 19-11 with eight series wins, both the best totals since 2014 outside of the extended 2021 season. FSU made its 62nd NCAA appearance, second-most all-time, and hosted an NCAA Regional for the 38th time, the most in the country. Florida State was one of three teams to host a regional each of the last three years.
For more information on Florida State baseball, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X and Facebook (@FSUBaseball) & Instagram (@NoleBaseball).
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