Jake Yeager is Maryland’s power righty with real upside and a fast-rising role
In the 2026 season, Jake Yeager has shown the Terps a high-ceiling right-hander who can miss bats and handle meaningful innings, finishing with 40.2 innings, 29 strikeouts, and a 4-2 record across 17 appearances and nine starts. He’s still ironing out consistency after a rough stretch earlier in the year, but his ability to attack hitters, work multiple pitch shapes, and rebound in big spots makes him intriguing. Why care? He looks like a local arm with starter traits, competitiveness, and enough raw stuff to matter if Maryland needs a dependable rotation piece.
