Duke RHP Matthew Nochowitz brings size, strike-throwing flashes, and rotation upside
In the 2026 season, Duke right-hander Matthew Nochowitz has shown starter potential with a 1-1 record and early work as a weekend arm, including a five-strikeout outing against Maine and a win over Milwaukee[1][3][9]. At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, he’s a physical, right-right pitcher whose appeal is the starter look: he can give Duke innings, attack hitters, and fit a staff that values power arms[1][13][14]. The one caution flag is health, since he exited a March game with a throwing-arm injury and was later reported to leave after just 13 pitches[10][15].
