North Florida’s tough-use righty who’s already been trusted in leverage
In the 2026 season, Zane Starling has already shown he can handle pressure, logging a 4.2-inning win with 4 strikeouts and just 1 earned run against Florida A&M, a nice sign of early-season strike-throwing and poise. North Florida’s staff has described him as more than his ERA line suggests, noting his 2024 freshman season included 31 strikeouts, a .225 opponent average, and two ASUN saves in late-game spots. At 5-11, 203, he looks like a compact, competitive right-hander who fits best if you value mound toughness and trust in tight innings.
