Ohio freshman LHP Evan Lichtenauer shows starter poise with team-best run prevention
In the 2026 season, freshman left-hander Evan Lichtenauer emerged as one of Ohio’s steadier arms, making 16 appearances and 10 starts while leading the Bobcats in ERA and opponent batting average. His best trait is command-by-competitiveness: he worked deep into games at times, including a seven-inning start against Akron and another seven-inning outing at UMass, which tells you the staff trusted him to keep attacking. He’s not an overpowering strikeout monster yet, but he competes, fills the zone, and profiles as a good fit for a team that values tough, durable lefties with starter makeup.
