Holy Cross’s swing-and-miss lefty with upside, but command is the storyline
In the 2026 season, Derek Volz has shown real bat-missing ability for Holy Cross, with the team preview calling him “borderline unhittable” after opponents hit just .180 against him in 2025, and noting a lively fastball-slider mix from a three-quarters slot. The catch: his command remains the separator, as Holy Cross highlighted a 15.8% walk rate as his biggest question mark in 2026. He’s the kind of left-hander who can help a staff with pure stuff and deception, but he still carries some volatility.
