Messmore gives Youngstown State a polished, strike-throwing righty with two-way value
In 2026, Jack Messmore has been a useful two-way piece for Youngstown State, highlighted by a 6.1-inning scoreless debut against No. 5 Auburn and multiple quality starts that show he can settle a game down when his command is on.[3][5] He brings a solid starter’s frame at 6'1", 215 pounds, a fastball that has reached the mid-90s on Baseball Savant, and enough pitch mix to work through lineups rather than just overpower them.[1][11] The concern is consistency—his walk rate and late-inning damage suggest he fits best as a rotation arm with upside if his command tightens.[1][5]
