UCF’s Braden Smith brings swing-and-miss upside as a proven Friday starter
Braden Smith is a battle-tested right-hander who earned All-GLVC First Team honors, served as a primary Friday starter, and posted a 3.52 ERA with 79 strikeouts in 76 2/3 innings while working at least seven punchouts in seven starts. His calling card is starter-level strike-throwing and the ability to miss bats deep into games, which makes him attractive if your staff needs a reliable arm with rotation upside. One note: his recent profile points to a freshman-year injury setback, so durability and workload management matter.
