Big-body lefty who finished strong in Illinois’ 2026 bullpen
Gannon, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound senior left-hander, gave Illinois a reliable late-season relief arm in 2026, finishing with a 3-1 record, 29 innings, a 4.30 ERA, and 29 strikeouts across 21 appearances. He’s the kind of fit teams like because he can work multiple innings, has already shown he can handle high-leverage spots, and logged his longest collegiate outing with five one-hit innings at Penn State in 2026. His profile is more sturdy and dependable than flashy: durable, experienced, and competitive.
