Ex-Hokies LHP is now a Cavalier

By Jerry Ratcliffe

In a late roster move, Virginia has acquired former Virginia Tech left-handed pitcher Brendan Cowan from the transfer portal.

Cowan, who has three years of eligibility remaining, was a star hurler for Tuscarora High in Leesburg. As a freshman this past season, Cowan didn’t see a lot of action, but observers believe the best is yet to come for the 6-foot-4, 200-pound lefty.

He appeared in seven games for the Hokies, pitching a total of four innings, giving up 4 hits and 5 runs, walking 6 and striking out 6 for an 11.25 ERA.

This summer, playing for the Strasburg Express in the Valley League, Cowan appeared in three games and compiled a 5.40 ERA, with 3.1 innings pitched, 6 strikeouts and 3 walks, giving up 2 hits.

UVA has not released its 2026 roster as of yet.