NIU’s young lefty with room to pop
Temple enters the 2026 season as a freshman pitcher for Northern Illinois, and the big question is whether his left-handed arm becomes a real weapon for the Huskies. NIU lists him at 6-foot-0, 205 pounds, which suggests a sturdy build for a college arm, and that physicality should help him handle the grind if he earns innings. What makes him interesting is the upside of a lefty pitcher in a staff mix that always values matchup value. He looks like a developmental piece worth watching, especially if you want a pitcher who could grow into a useful role over the season.
