Minnesota lefty Will Whelan brings strikeout life, but results have been uneven
In the 2026 season, Will Whelan was a 6-foot, 200-pound junior left-hander for Minnesota who worked mostly out of the bullpen, logging 12 relief appearances with a 0-0 record, a 6.19 ERA, and 19 strikeouts in 16.0 innings. His calling card is a live left arm and swing-and-miss ability—he even punched out five at Penn State in one outing—but the overall profile shows volatility, with hit and run prevention still a work in progress. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 13th round in 2026, which hints at pro interest in the arm despite the bumpy stat line.
