Ryan Bates brings ace upside, strikeout stuff, and resilience to Binghamton's rotation
Ryan Bates profiles as a high-upside **pitcher** who has already shown frontline ability when healthy: in 2024 he was Binghamton’s No. 2 starter, and in 2025 he was the team’s ace before a season-ending injury cut his year short after one start. His calling card is bat-missing stuff—he struck out 27 in 33.2 innings in 2024 and fanned seven in 4.0 innings at Texas State in 2025—plus he has limited contact well when settled. The main question is durability, but if your staff needs a starter with proven strikeout ability and real No. 1/2 starter traits, he is worth the look.