Lance Williams flashed ace stuff for Maryland in 2026 before heading to pro ball
In the 2026 season, Maryland right-hander Lance Williams was one of the Terps’ most valuable arms, opening as the Friday starter before moving into a bullpen role and still finishing with 69 strikeouts in 57.0 innings, three saves, and opponents batting .258 against him.[1][2] He also landed on the National Pitcher of the Year watch list and was viewed as Maryland’s top starter early, which fits the profile of a competitive, swing-and-miss arm with real workload flexibility.[3][4] If you want a pitcher who can start, relieve, and miss bats, Williams looks like a strong fit; the only catch is that he’s now in the Cubs’ system after being drafted in 2026.[1][8]
