Arizona’s strike-throwing Friday-night arm with MLB upside
In the 2026 season, Kramkowski was Arizona’s Friday starter and a workhorse presence, leading the Wildcats with 75 strikeouts while issuing just 15 walks across 72.0 innings before the Tampa Bay Rays drafted him in the fifth round. His calling card is simple and valuable: starter durability, elite strike-throwing, and the ability to miss bats without handing out free passes. The catch? His 6.13 ERA shows the stuff came with some bumps, but his big-game profile and 2026 Big 12 Pitcher of the Week performance suggest a competitor who can handle pressure and still projects as a real arm.
