Jack Hedrick is emerging as Duke’s multi-inning righty with real swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, the 6-foot-5 Duke sophomore has quietly become a useful bullpen weapon, flashing length, strike-throwing, and the ability to work multiple innings. His best calling card is efficiency in relief: Duke notes he has helped steady games against quality competition, including a 4.1-inning outing at No. 3 Georgia Tech and a five-inning effort with five strikeouts against Milwaukee. He was also a productive summer arm, posting a 3.07 ERA and 17 strikeouts against 3 walks for Burlington, which suggests a pitcher trending up and worth a close look for teams needing a big-bodied, versatile RHP.
