Max Hammond brings power-lefty edge, but the command has lagged behind the stuff
Hammond is a 6-foot-1, 210-pound sophomore left-hander for Central Michigan who has already shown strikeout ability and toughness in relief, but his 2025 season line was rough: 20 appearances, a 11.17 ERA, and 20 strikeouts in 19.1 innings. He was effective enough to earn frequent work as a freshman, and his background suggests real competitiveness—he was a two-time Michigan high school all-state selection who dominated prep hitters. The fit? Intriguing if a staff wants a live arm to develop, but he looks more like a project than an instant fix right now.
