Bullpen RHP Seeking Consistency After Rough 2025 Season
The 6'1", 205-lb right-hander from Eureka, Missouri brings intriguing upside with a track record of dominance—posting a 1.30 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 51.2 innings during his freshman year at Southern Illinois. However, his 2025 campaign (2-1, 9.43 ERA in 21.0 innings) signals he's still searching for command and consistency out of the bullpen. Koonce is an academic All-State honoree with the athleticism and arm talent to contribute, but needs to recapture his early form to become a reliable relief option.
