Tate Hess gives DBU a battle-tested righty with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2025 season, Tate Hess arrived at Dallas Baptist after going 6-3 with a 5.68 ERA, 65 strikeouts, and 24 walks in 58.2 innings at Louisiana, and early 2026 DBU notes say he opened by retiring 22 straight hitters and spinning 2.2 scoreless innings in his first start as a Patriot. He stands out for a heavy-usage fastball that plays better than the radar gun, a sharp low-80s slider with real sweep, and the kind of strike-throwing profile that DBU likes to sharpen. He looks like a strong fit if you want a polished, competitive arm with upside left to unlock.
