Akron freshman LHP Carter Beck is getting early-season innings and learning on the fly
In the 2026 season, Carter Beck has already made nine appearances and seven starts for Akron, showing the Zips trust him to take the ball, even while the results have been bumpy: 17.2 innings, an 8.15 ERA, and a team-high 21 walks alongside 18 strikeouts. The good news? He has flashed real swing-and-miss ability, including a season-high four strikeouts against Northern Illinois, which hints at usable stuff from the left side. He looks like a developmental arm with upside, but command is the swing skill—best fit for a team willing to be patient and coachable with a young starter.
