Tanner Wiggins became Rice’s steady Friday arm in 2026
In the 2026 season, Tanner Wiggins emerged as Rice’s most reliable starter, earning American Conference Newcomer Pitcher of the Year after moving from the bullpen into the Friday role and stacking up 83.1 innings with a 4.10 ERA. He’s a control-and-competitiveness guy: Rice notes he worked at least six innings in nine of 10 starts and led the Owls to a 7-3 record in those outings, while also throwing a three-hit shutout against Tulane. If your club wants a strike-throwing, durable RHP who can anchor a weekend series, he’s absolutely worth the look.
