Santa Clara’s strikeout machine and emerging pro arm
Bayles has been one of the West Coast Conference’s top right-handers, finishing his Santa Clara career with 259 strikeouts in 180 innings and a .210 opponent batting average across 51 appearances, then getting selected by the Twins in the 2026 MLB Draft. In 2026, he earned First Team All-WCC honors and a National Pitcher of the Year semifinalist nod, with reports highlighting a high-strikeout, low-hit profile and one elite pitch that plays up in big moments. If your staff wants a competitive, low-traffic starter with clear bat-missing juice, he’s the real deal.
