Ohio State freshman Jude Fisher enters the rotation with real upside—and some early growing pains
In the 2026 season, Jude Fisher has been a true freshman weekend starter for Ohio State, flashing legitimate swing-and-miss stuff but also showing the normal command volatility of a young arm; he opened the year with a five-inning, one-run win over Saint Louis, then worked as a probable starter again in key early series. His appeal is the frame, live right-handed fastball, and pedigree—he was a high-end Ohio prep arm with preseason all-American buzz—but his fit depends on how quickly his command tightens and his secondary pitches hold up under Big Ten pressure.
