Tommy Szczepanski gives Michigan State a high-strikeout bullpen arm with size and swing-and-miss stuff
Szczepanski is a 6-foot-5, right-handed reliever whose calling card is bat-missing ability: in 2026 at Michigan State, he posted 55 strikeouts in 34.1 innings, and the Spartans noted his 14.6 K/9 rate ranked among Big Ten leaders. He pairs that with a low-80s sweeping slider that works against hitters from both sides, which makes him more than just a one-speed arm. The tradeoff is command, as the strikeout total came with 27 walks and a 5.77 ERA, so he looks best as a high-upside bullpen fit rather than a polished finish-the-game closer.[1][3][4][12]
