Tanner Duke is giving Kansas State a reliable Friday-night look with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Tanner Duke has been a steady rotation arm for Kansas State, piling up 36 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings with a 3-1 record and 6.12 ERA, including a seven-inning, three-hit gem with nine strikeouts against Houston. His value goes beyond the line score: he’s shown toughness after a 2023 injury redshirt, handles contact well enough to work deep into games, and has delivered both punchouts and poise when the Wildcats need it most. If your team wants a competitive, durable RHP with starter traits and real bat-missing ability, Duke absolutely merits attention.
