Maryland freshman Elisea Wiegand flashes strikeout upside, but has been hit hard in 2026
Wiegand’s appeal is her power arm: after arriving at Maryland from a dominant Foothill High career, she logged 53 strikeouts in 80.0 innings as a freshman in 2026, showing she can miss bats and handle meaningful innings. Her current ERA sits at 4.64 with a 2-7 record, so the next step is consistency and sharper run prevention, but the raw stuff is real. She was also the Northern Section MVP in high school, which points to a competitive edge and high-end ceiling. [4][8][3]
