Late-Inning Righty with Strikeout Juice for SLU
James Showalter arrives at Saint Louis in 2026 as a battle-tested senior reliever, bringing late-inning experience and a clear strikeout profile: over two seasons at Johnson University, he posted a 3.78 ERA with 13 saves and 58 strikeouts in 50.0 innings, good for 10.44 K/9. SLU’s preseason notes point to him as bullpen help, which fits a pitcher who already has closing experience and a track record of handling pressure. For a team needing a composed right-hander who can miss bats, he’s a smart fit.
