Albany RHP Matthew Mariano is a strike-throwing, multi-inning arm with upside
Matthew Mariano has emerged as a useful right-handed arm for Albany in 2026, highlighted by a 5.1-inning, one-earned-run outing against UMass Lowell and a combined victory effort against Bryant that helped limit the Bulldogs to eight hits while Albany piled up 14 strikeouts. His profile suggests a pitcher who can give length and compete in bigger spots, and his earlier college track record shows he can miss bats, though his 2024 season ERA was elevated at 8.93 across 45.1 innings. He looks like a fit for teams seeking a durable, attack-minded depth starter or swingman with room to sharpen consistency.[1][2][3][8]