Ben Cushnie quietly became a reliable USC lefty weapon
In the 2026 season, Ben Cushnie emerged as a dependable USC bullpen arm, posting a 1.64 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 22 innings after missing nearly the first month of the year. He’s a left-handed reliever who attacks hitters with strike-throwing, quick adaptation, and the poise to handle multi-inning work; USC even used him in five scoreless relief innings in a comeback stretch. The fit question is simple: if a team wants a low-drama, high-utility southpaw with upside to grow into more, Cushnie is absolutely worth a look.
