Freshman righty Tanner Thomas flashes late-inning value for Louisville
Tanner Thomas, a freshman RHP for Louisville in the 2026 season, logged six relief outings and posted a 3.00 ERA across 6.0 innings with 3 strikeouts, showing the Cardinals a compact, strike-throwing arm who can handle leverage in short bursts[1][2]. He’s not yet a volume guy, but he did close out a 2026 win by recording the final five outs, which hints at trust, poise, and a bullpen-friendly temperament[6].
