Justin Shadek is a live-arm Georgia Tech strikeout weapon with real upside
In the 2026 season, Justin Shadek has been a high-leverage arm for Georgia Tech, flashing miss-bat stuff and a fastball that evaluators say can climb into the upper 90s, with one outing against Northwestern highlighting his swing-and-miss potential: 4.0 innings, one run, and seven strikeouts in a win. His biggest draw is the combination of power and development curve—he arrived with a solid Rutgers résumé but improved in Atlanta, which makes him a compelling fit for teams that value upside, aggression, and bullpen-to-starter flexibility.
