Owen Poole gives Xavier a battle-tested late-inning right arm
In the 2026 season, Owen Poole has been Xavier’s high-leverage RHP, finishing games and collecting saves while showing swing-and-miss ability and poise in tight spots.[1][5][13][15] The upside play here is the strike-throwing, clean arm action, and three-pitch mix that evaluators have liked since high school, with a fastball that once sat 85-88 mph and a curve/changeup combo that gives him shape and deception.[3] The caution flag is that his 2026 run prevention has been uneven, so he profiles best as a bullpen fit for a team that values composure, matchup flexibility, and competitive toughness over pure overpowering velocity.[1][15]
