Jackson Garland is becoming Longwood’s late-inning weapon
In the 2026 season, Longwood freshman right-hander Jackson Garland has flashed real swing-and-miss stuff and poise in pressure spots, posting a 5-3 record with a 5.33 ERA over 50.2 innings while striking out 54 and earning Big South Freshman of the Week and Co-Relief Pitcher of the Week honors[1][2][3][10]. His differentiator is the fast rise: he’s been effective both as a starter and in relief, with standout outings like 4.1 hitless innings against Winthrop and a 7-strikeout performance in 5.2 innings at The Citadel, showing a competitive edge and the kind of arm Longwood can trust in big moments[3][5][7][15].
