Freshman RHP showing early run prevention for Eastern Kentucky
Clay Cartledge is an intriguing **freshman right-hander** for Eastern Kentucky who has already shown the kind of early poise teams value: over his last four appearances, he and fellow freshman Cooper Pumphrey combined for **four outings without allowing an earned run**, with four strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings. [1] That early clean-run work suggests a pitcher who can come in and steady innings, not just throw strikes; the key differentiator is his immediate ability to miss bats while keeping damage off the board, which makes him a potential fit for a staff that wants low-drama, competitive bullpen depth. [1]
