Ryder Garino brings swing-and-miss heat to NC State’s bullpen
Garino, a 6-foot-5 right-hander from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a high-upside arm who can miss bats in bunches and has shown the kind of attack mentality coaches love in late innings. In the 2026 season, he piled up strikeout-heavy outings for NC State, including six-strikeout relief appearances and a 1.2-inning, 5-run stumble that showed the volatility still in his profile. The upside is obvious: fastball/slider/changeup mix, starter traits, and real mound confidence. The fit is best for a team willing to develop a project with real ceiling, not a finished product.
