Nick Santivanez has given Cal State Fullerton a steady, competitive right-handed arm in 2026
In the 2026 season, Nick Santivanez emerged as a useful rotation piece for Cal State Fullerton, appearing in 12 games with eight starts and finishing 2-2 with a 5.00 ERA; he also showed a capable early-season peak, including two no-hit innings vs. San Diego State and a 1-0 start with a 0.90 ERA entering the UCLA game. He looks like a gamer: strikes out hitters, competes in the zone, and has enough size and two-way background to project as a tough, versatile arm. The appeal is upside plus polish, though consistency remains the separator.
