John Alkire II is turning into Hawai'i’s high-leverage bullpen weapon
In the 2026 season, Alkire II emerged as a reliable late-inning arm for the Rainbow Warriors, earning multiple saves and delivering several scoreless, high-pressure outings, including a 2.1-inning, hitless debut and a four-out save against UCSB. He’s valued for poise, strike-throwing, and the ability to cover more than one inning when the game gets twitchy; Hawai'i’s staff also leaned on him in a unit that ranked No. 3 nationally with a 3.44 ERA in 2026. He looks like a strong fit if you want calm, leverage-ready bullpen innings with some bite.
