Derek McCarley
LHP 5'10" 175 lbs Redshirt Senior East Tennessee State
Derek McCarley brings veteran lefty value and preseason respect to ETSU's bullpen
In the 2026 season, McCarley entered the year as a redshirt senior left-hander and preseason All-SoCon first-team selection, signaling that ETSU trusts him in leverage spots[12][15]. He’s the kind of arm coaches love: experienced, battle-tested, and versatile enough to handle both relief and spot-start work, with a track record that includes 41 strikeouts in 43.2 innings in the 2025 season[15]. The downside is consistency—his 2026 outings included some rough damage in limited innings—so he fits best for teams needing a savvy, older lefty who can compete, not necessarily a polished ace[5][9].
