Max Hippensteel brings veteran right-handed depth to UC Davis' bullpen
In the 2026 season, Max Hippensteel has worked as a relief arm for UC Davis, appearing in 5 games and logging 3.0 innings with 1 strikeout, but the sample is small and his line has been hit hard early. What makes him interesting is the pro-ready frame for a reliever at 6-foot-0, 195 pounds, his right-handed profile, and the fact that he’s shown multi-year durability with steady usage across 2024-2026. He looks more like a depth-and-innings fit than a headline arm right now, which still has value for a staff that wants experienced, low-drama bullpen pieces.
