Chance Mako’s pro-frame, power stuff make him a high-upside arm — if the elbow cooperates
In the 2026 season, Gardner-Webb’s 6-foot-6 junior RHP Chance Mako entered as an opening-day starter and brought MLB-caliber pedigree, including top-200 2023 draft buzz and premium high-school production; he’s praised for ideal size, weekend-starter upside, and stuff that can miss bats when his location is sharp, but reports also note an elbow injury in his second start, which makes his fit more about ceiling than certainty.
