James Cunningham brings live-arm upside to Santa Clara’s rotation
In the 2026 season, Santa Clara’s James Cunningham is a true freshman right-hander with a pro-style frame at 6-4 and a reputation as a live-armed pitcher who could develop into a front-of-the-rotation arm.[1][2][4] The best fit here is a team that values upside, athleticism, and starter potential over instant polish: his profile and recruiting notes point to heavy projection, strong arm talent, and upside that scouts and coaches clearly liked coming out of Loyola High.[2][4]
