Ryan Weaver flashed swing-and-miss upside in 2026, but the results have been uneven
In the 2026 season, Northwestern lefty Ryan Weaver showed real bat-missing ability with a career-high nine strikeouts in six innings against South Dakota State and a steady 7.0-inning shutout against Rice, but his year also included some rough outings that pushed his record to 1-7. He looks like a durable starter who can handle volume and attack hitters, yet his profile still has volatility—more “workhorse project” than finished product. If your team wants a lefthander with strikeout upside and competitive edge, there’s something interesting here; if you need instant weekend certainty, he’s still a little spicy.
