Maddox Thornton is ORU’s go-to late-inning righty with swing-and-miss poise
In the 2026 season, Maddox Thornton has been a reliable high-leverage arm for Oral Roberts, posting a 4.71 ERA over 49.2 innings with 34 strikeouts and 11 walks, while collecting 6 saves and a 1-2 record. He’s valuable because he’s not just getting outs—he’s finishing games in pressure spots, including multiple shutdown outings and a 4.0-inning save with zero runs allowed. The appeal here is simple: a 6'2" right-hander who can handle late-game stress, miss enough bats, and give a staff some calm when the game gets spicy.
