Caden Glauber delivered another masterpiece in a freshman season for the ages

We're starting to run out of words to describe Caden Glauber.

Honestly, how do you even accurately put into words how dominant he's been on the mound while reminding everyone for the what seems to be 10000th time that he should just be graduating high school?!

You can use whatever words you want to describe the freshman right-hander, but the one word that seems to fit him best is simple: special.

Glauber took the mound in relief in Game 2 of the College World Series Championship Series in the bottom of the fifth inning, relieving the injured Ryan Lynch. With the Tar Heels' season on the line, Glauber did exactly what he's done all season long- dominate on the mound.

Caden Glauber adds another masterpiece performance to his resume

When Glauber toes the rubber for UNC, good things happen.

In fact, the Diamond Heels are now 29-0 in games in which he pitches, showing just how much of an impact his presence on the mound has been for this year's team.

On Sunday, his presence was certainly felt, as he put together five shutout innings to close out the game for UNC, forcing a winner-take-all game on Monday night for the national championship. He allowed just one hit during his outing while striking out eight, as Glauber put out the fire behind a red-hot Oklahoma offense.

After his gutsy performance on the mound, one where he simply attacked from the moment he took the ball in relief, Glauber was asked about his mentality going into that situation. His answer is one that Tar Heel fans are going to absolutely love to hear:

"When you play for the best team in college baseball, it’s pretty easy to go out there with the defense you have and the offense you have," Glauber said. "Working with Coach Gaines and just throwing what he calls. He works so hard behind the scenes to know what type of pitch to throw in whatever count you’re in."

His pitching coach, Bryant Gaines, sang his praises following the victory, calling him a "unicorn" when it comes to the art of pitching.

While it's common for your own coaches to praise you, it speaks volumes when the manager of the other team talks about how special you are going to be as a pitcher not only now, but for years to come.

What we have witnessed this season from Caden Glauber is simply incredible. For a true freshman (one who reclassified up a grade level) to dominate the way he has while pitching in a variety of roles is crazy to think about, but for Glauber, he has confidence in his abilities, his coaching staff and, of course, his team, knowing that he has what it takes to get the job done in whatever role he's needed in.

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So far throughout his college baseball career, Glauber has proven that in a huge way, as he's already put himself in the conversation to be considered among the top pitchers that college baseball has to offer.

Now, the question remains: will we see Glauber in the winner-take-all game on Monday night. If we do, history tells us that UNC has been unbeatable in these situations, boding well for the guys in Carolina Blue as they aim to bring a national title back to Chapel Hill.

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