Schlecht has emerged as SDSU’s workhorse with strikeout stuff and big-game poise
In the 2026 season, South Dakota State right-hander Sam Schlecht has been the Jackrabbits’ most dependable starter, finishing with a 4-5 record, 5.88 ERA, and 73 strikeouts in 75.0 innings while showing a sturdy 6-foot-6, 225-pound frame that fits a true innings-eater profile. He’s flashed real upside in pressure spots too, including a 7.1-inning, eight-strikeout gem in the Summit League tournament win over Oral Roberts, but his season also shows some volatility, so he looks like a fit for teams that value size, strike-throwing, and upside over polish.
