Lefty arm with strikeout upside and Power-5 opportunity
LaPalm is a left-handed pitcher whose appeal is built on college-ready arm talent, strikeout ability, and a proven track record of taking the ball in volume; at Dayton in 2026, he posted a 7.56 ERA with 17 strikeouts, and prior reporting noted 56 strikeouts in 44 innings over 24 appearances, showing bat-missing stuff that can play if the command sharpens. He also brings multi-year varsity experience and the kind of work-ethic reputation coaches like when betting on development, making him a fit for a staff that values upside, toughness, and a projectable lefty weapon.[2][3][4][5][6]
