Ethan Lay is Sacramento State’s strike-throwing ace with MLB momentum
Lay has emerged as a reliable Friday-night starter for Sacramento State, pairing a heavy workload with polished command: in 2026 he was among the WAC leaders in innings, ERA, strikeouts and fewest walks, and he was named conference Pitcher of the Week multiple times. His calling card is simple but valuable: he limits free passes, works deep into games and has shown year-over-year improvement after earlier command issues. The Twins signing him in July 2026 underscores that pro evaluators see a durable, competitive right-hander with starter traits.
