Justin DeCastro gives LIU a workhorse arm with starter durability and swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, DeCastro has been a true innings-eater for LIU, highlighted by a complete-game win over Coppin State on April 20 and a 7-3 season line after a tough NCAA regional start, showing he can take the ball in big spots and handle volume. His 2025 profile also backed that up: 93.2 innings, 61 strikeouts, and an 8-5 record, which points to a reliable rotation anchor rather than a flash-in-the-pan arm. What makes him interesting is the durability, competitiveness, and “give-me-the-ball” profile—he’s the kind of pitcher who can stabilize a staff even when the box score gets messy.
