LA PLUME, PA- Keystone College starting pitcher Cooper Ryan (State College, Pa./State College Area) has been named to the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division III All-Region IV First Team, the American Baseball Coaches Association announced.

The award recognizes Ryan as one of the top performers in the region, highlighting a standout season in which he emerged as one of Keystone's most consistent defensive threats. Ryan's selection places him among an elite group of Division III student-athletes across Region IV, which includes some of the strongest programs in the country.

Cooper Ryan (State College, Pa./State College Area) served as a key arm in Keystone's starting rotation, consistently delivering strong outings against conference and regional competition. His ability to pitch deep into games, while limiting any offensive threat from the Giants opponents helped Keystone throughout the 2026 campaign.

The All-Region selection places Ryan among the elite pitchers in Division III baseball, highlighting both his statistical success and his impact on Keystone's pitching staff. His performance was a major factor in the team's continued success during a competitive United East schedule.

The ABCA/Rawlings All-Region teams are selected by coaches from each region and represent one of the highest postseason honors in Division III baseball, recognizing players for excellence on the field and the player's overall contributions to their programs.

Ryan's first team selection also places him in consideration for ABCA All-American honors, which will be announced later this year.

Cooper Ryan (State College, Pa./State College Area): Ryan appeared in 14 games...he pitched a total of 57.2 innings, finishing the year with a 3.59 ERA...he finished the year with a 7-1 record, recording one save against Maritime (NY)...tallied 68 strikeouts against 245 batters faced...pitched at least 6 innings in four contests, with a season high coming against Penn State Brandywine with 7.1 innings pitched on 5/1/26...set a season high with 8 strikeouts against Cairn on 4/24/26