Willow Van Haren Brings a Left-Handed Pitching Look to SEMO’s Staff
Van Haren is a junior left-handed pitcher for Southeast Missouri State who already logged her first win of the 2026 season, giving SEMO another arm that can help stabilize the rotation and change hitter angles.[1] Beyond the stat line, her value is in fit: left-handed pitching is naturally disruptive, and SEMO’s recent team success suggests she’s part of a competitive staff in a program that won the 2024 OVC title.[1][4] She also earned NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition, which points to reliability and strong off-field discipline.[5]
