Lehigh’s power-armed bullpen piece with high-end save upside
In the 2026 season, Cole Kochanowicz worked mostly in relief for Lehigh and flashed swing-and-miss stuff, finishing with 22 strikeouts in 22.0 innings while earning multiple saves, including a clutch three-out punchout outing at George Washington and a 2.2-inning save against Navy. The right-hander was named to the 2026 Preseason All-Patriot League Team after a strong 2025 season in which he posted a 3.12 ERA, a 6-1 record, three saves, and a .211 opponent batting average. The appeal is clear: he competes, handles leverage, and has late-inning value when his command is on.
