Houston Christian University Athletics

2026 (Junior): Made three appearances, all out of the bullpen … recorded a 2.25 ERA with four strikeouts in four innings total …  … matched career-high with two strikeouts in a scoreless frame at Prairie View A&M (4/28) … had one punchout in an inning of work in season finale against Southeastern Louisiana (5/16) … named to Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll …

PRIOR TO HCU: Sam Houston (2024 / 2025) Spent first two seasons in Huntsville with the Bearkats … made seven appearances as a sophomore, all in relief, tossing six innings … as a freshman, had five strikeouts in 6.2 innings out of the bullpen … threw two innings of scoreless relief against both Oklahoma State and Baylor … struck out career-high two versus Baylor (3/19) … Conference USA Honor Roll both seasons …

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterman in baseball … as a senior went 7-1 with 104 strikeouts and also batted .405 … 2023 District 25-4A Pitcher of the Year … threw a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts on 111 pitches in Game 1 of the 4A Bi-District Playoff Round against Brazosport … was also a three-year letterman for the Ricebirds in football, leading team to three straight district titles …

PERSONAL: Full name is Brock Zachary Rod … born November 29, 2004 … son of Scott and Amy Rod … sister Bryn … Father was a pitcher for the Huskies … Uncle, Cody played baseball for Texas State … grandfather, Elmer played baseball at Texas … majoring in Business Administration …