Kansas State’s strikeout-heavy righty with pro buzz
In the 2026 season, James Guyette emerged as a workhorse for Kansas State and a real bat-misser, striking out 105 hitters in 79.1 innings while working into the weekend rotation and earning a fifth-round MLB Draft selection by the Padres. He’s a big-bodied 6-foot-3 right-hander with a live arm, starter’s frame, and the competitive edge to go punch-for-punch deep into games — he even logged a 12-strikeout gem against Oklahoma State. The fit is obvious for teams needing upside and toughness, though the run prevention has been inconsistent, so the package is more “stuff and swagger” than finished product.
