Power Lefty Turning into a Big-Game USC Weapon
In the 2025 season, Sax Matson gave USC a legit bullpen spark, striking out 39 hitters in 27.1 innings while holding opponents to a .234 average; in 2026, he delivered again in high-leverage spots, including a 3.2-inning scoreless relief outing with four strikeouts to help USC survive Texas State. The 6-foot-2, 213-pound junior lefty stands out for bat-missing ability, poise in pressure moments, and useful multi-inning versatility. He’s the kind of arm a staff wants when the game gets weird, and a good fit for teams that value fearless, strike-throwing left-handed relief.
