Howell Polk is a bullpen weapon with late-inning bite for High Point
In the 2025 season, Howell Polk emerged as a reliable multi-inning reliever for High Point, highlighted by a Big South Reliever of the Week honor after throwing 3.1 scoreless innings with one hit allowed and five strikeouts against Presbyterian. He’s a switch-throwing righty with real strikeout feel, plus enough stamina to cover traffic late and enough poise to settle games without needing perfect stuff every pitch. The fit? He profiles as a useful bullpen piece for a team that wants flexible, pressure-tested relief innings.
