Workhorse righty with big-start upside for South Carolina
In the 2026 season, Brandon Stone emerged as a dependable Gamecocks right-hander, pitching to a 3.11 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 37.2 innings by early April, and later flashing swing-and-miss stuff with a seven-strikeout outing and a complete-game gem in 2025 against Ole Miss[12][13][15][6]. What makes him interesting is the combo of durability and adaptability: South Carolina used him as both a starter and a reliever, and reports say his sinking fastball and improved cutter help him attack lefties better than before[6][13]. He’s the kind of arm that can stabilize a staff and compete in pressure spots, though his 2026 season also showed the volatility you get with a high-usage SEC arm[5][8].
