Maddie Milhorn’s freshman arm flashed real bite for Oregon
In the 2026 season, freshman right-hander Maddie Milhorn gave Oregon a legit power-arm look: she went 1-0 with a save in 24 appearances, posted a 3.91 ERA over 48.1 innings, and struck out 48 with a season-high eight Ks against Sacramento State. The selling points are clear—she can miss bats, handle leverage, and has the poise to pitch through traffic. The caution flag is consistency: the walk rate and a few uneven outings suggest she’s still polishing command, but the upside is very real for a Ducks staff looking for toughness and swing-and-miss stuff.
