Belmont’s ace is a strikeout machine with pro-level command
In the 2026 season, Maya Johnson turned Belmont’s circle into her personal runway: she led the NCAA in ERA (0.78), strikeouts (397), shutouts (15), strikeouts per seven innings (12.9), and strikeout-to-walk ratio (11.03), while going 28-3 across 215.2 innings. Her calling cards are elite spin, a nasty left-handed look, and the rare ability to miss bats without giving away free passes. Beyond the stats, her rise is even more compelling because she has managed lupus while still pitching like a national title-level ace. If you want a staff anchor, she’s as plug-and-play as it gets.
