Alyssa Houston has become Stanford’s ace-in-the-making
In the 2026 season, Houston emerged as Stanford’s top arm, finishing the regular season with a 2.31 ERA in 28 appearances and earning ACC Co-Pitcher of the Week after a dominant stretch that included a win, a save, and eight strikeouts across a weekend; Stanford listed her at 15-2 with four saves and a 3.53 ERA on the season. She’s a high-leverage pitcher who can start or close, and the appeal is obvious: competitive, versatile, and trusted when the game tightens. If you want a staff headliner with poise and bite, she’s your kind of left-of-center buzzsaw.
