UMass RHP Michael Goodman brings strike-throwing upside and local-ace grit
Michael Goodman enters the 2026 season as a redshirt sophomore right-hander for UMass after transferring from Delaware, and his profile suggests a polished strike-thrower with real comeback-story edge. In high school, he posted a 2.2 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 34.2 innings as a senior, then followed that with a 0.00 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 19.2 innings as a junior, hinting at command and competitiveness. The differentiator: he’s not just a body on the roster—he’s a former team captain and comeback-player type who can fit a staff that values toughness, poise, and innings.