Veteran Texas Tech lefty with swingman value and strike-throwing polish
Ryan Free brings real utility to Texas Tech as a seasoned LHP who has worked both in relief and as a starter, including a 2024 season with 52.1 innings, 17 appearances, nine starts, and a 6-2 record. He’s a left-handed arm with JUCO-developed strikeout ability, a reputation for versatility, and enough mound toughness to slide into whatever role the Red Raiders need. The big takeaway: he looks like a dependable, high-IQ arm who can help stabilize a staff, even if he’s not the loudest velocity headline on the board.
