big frame, swing-and-miss upside, still searching for consistency
In the 2026 season, West Georgia’s Gunnar Plante has flashed real bat-missing ability, including a career-high three strikeouts in 1.2 innings against Georgia State and three more in 2.2 innings versus Kennesaw State, but his results have been uneven with a 17.00 ERA noted in mid-April and an 0-3 record by late April[3][4][7]. At 6-foot-8 and left-handed, he brings rare size and angle that can make him a matchup headache, and his profile suggests upside for a staff that values projection and strikeout potential[1][5].
