Nathan Leininger was Toledo’s ace in 2026 — and he looked the part
In the 2026 season, Leininger emerged as a workhorse right-hander for Toledo, going 9-1 with a 2.81 ERA, 90 strikeouts, and 96.0 innings while leading the MAC in ERA, innings, and opponent average (.211). At 6-foot-5 with a sinker that drew ground balls and enough command to handle big innings, he paired durability with poise — the kind of starter who can settle a staff and survive the nastiest lineup stretches. He was the MAC Pitcher of the Year and signed with the White Sox after the season, so yes, the dude clearly mattered.
