Tate Carey is Michigan’s breakout ace in waiting
In the 2025 season, Tate Carey turned heads with a 9-0 record, a 3.63 ERA, 51 strikeouts, 18 walks, and Michigan’s first no-hitter since 1994, then opened 2026 with a preseason nod as Just Baseball’s Big Ten Pitcher of the Year[7][12][13]. The big separator is more than the numbers: he’s already shown he can miss bats, handle pressure, and work deep enough to anchor a staff, with reports noting a low-to-mid-90s fastball and a move from bullpen weapon to rotation piece[14]. If your team wants a competitive, rapidly ascending right-hander with legit Friday-night upside, Carey is very much worth the attention[5][7].
