Ryan Peterson is Sam Houston’s Friday-night ace and a CUSA ERA leader
In **2026**, Ryan Peterson has been one of Sam Houston’s most valuable arms, going **3-3 with a 1.43 ERA** while leading the league with **44.0 innings** and ranking **third in Conference USA** in ERA. He was also named to Baseball America’s Midseason Pitcher of the Year watch list and Perfect Game’s Midseason All-America third team, which signals broader respect beyond the box score. At **6-foot-3, 215 pounds**, he profiles as a durable, reliable **RHP** with frontline starter traits and the track record to fit a rotation needing innings, steadiness, and big-game credibility.[1][2][3]
