Tazwell Butler brings strikeout stuff, late-inning trust, and pro upside to Kansas State
In the 2026 season, Butler emerged as one of Kansas State’s most important arms: he appeared in 21 games with four starts, posted 58 strikeouts in 55 innings, and held hitters to a team-best .239 average while logging three saves. He’s a right-hander who can cover multiple roles, flashes enough swing-and-miss to miss bats in bunches, and was trusted in big moments during the Big 12 tournament. Add in a 3.64 GPA and a reputation as a dependable, versatile competitor, and he looks like a fit for teams wanting polish, toughness, and bullpen flexibility.
