Emily Simon is a preseason ace with proven run prevention and big-game poise
In the 2026 season, Emily Simon entered the year as the ASUN Preseason Co-Pitcher of the Year and, after a 2025 campaign where she went 9-4 with a 2.18 ERA in 80.1 innings, ranked fourth in the league in ERA and tied for second in shutouts. She also faced 353 batters without allowing a home run, a tidy little nightmare for opposing power hitters. The biggest question is health: she missed 40 games in 2026 before returning, so the upside is clear, but workload durability is the key fit factor.
