Jack Vest’s finesse is flashing for ETSU, but the command still has some bite marks
In the 2026 season, Jack Vest has shown real strike-throwing upside for East Tennessee State, logging 12.1 innings with a 2-0 record, 11 strikeouts, and a 7.30 ERA, which tells a mixed-but-useful story: some swing-and-miss, but command and contact quality still need cleanup. His freshman 2025 season was more encouraging on the micro level—just two hits allowed in four innings and a .154 opponent batting average—suggesting a pitcher with legitimate bat-missing potential when he’s locating. He profiles as a competitive right-hander with enough early production to keep watching, especially if your staff can sharpen the strike zone.
