Larissa Jacquez brings durability, strikeout stuff, and postseason poise to Duke’s circle
In the 2026 season, Larissa Jacquez has been a high-leverage arm for Duke, finishing with an 8-5 record, 82.0 innings, 54 strikeouts, a 4.52 ERA and 1.61 WHIP while helping the Blue Devils push deep into the NCAA tournament. Her calling card is volume plus bite: she previously led UIW in strikeouts (151), innings pitched (148.2), complete games (12) and shutouts (6), and her 1.65 ERA ranked 12th nationally in 2025. She looks like a competitive, innings-eating left? right-handed? Actually right-handed? Right-handed pitcher with real swing-and-miss upside and the kind of calm, sturdy profile coaches love in pressure spots.
