Logan Runde is Iowa’s strike-throwing transfer arm with real weekend upside
In the 2026 season, Logan Runde has emerged as a stabilizing right-hander for Iowa, leading the staff in strikeouts early and posting strong outing-to-outing command, including a 6.0-inning, 2-run start against Penn State and multiple efficient appearances that showed he can miss bats without living on the edge. He’s a graduate transfer who has already handled adversity, including an early-season injury scare, and the big takeaway is simple: if you want a pitcher who competes, attacks the zone, and gives Iowa quality innings, Runde fits the bill.
