Dawson Richard is Nicholls’ steady weekend starter with swing-and-miss stuff
In the 2026 season, Dawson Richard emerged as Nicholls’ third weekend starter, showing real value as a right-hander who can miss bats and handle volume: he posted 41 strikeouts in 48 innings, a 1.54 WHIP, and a .251 opponent batting average, while earning a 3-3 record and 4.88 ERA. He also turned in a nine-strikeout start against UT Martin and was noted as a key rotation piece by Nicholls. He looks like a fit for teams wanting a competitive, durable arm with starter traits rather than pure flash.
