Jeremiah Newman gives Akron a workhorse arm with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Jeremiah Newman was a right-handed pitching option for Akron who made 18 appearances and three starts, threw 25.1 innings, and flashed enough upside to deliver a five-strikeout outing and a three-inning scoreless relief appearance against Dayton. His ERA was 13.14, so the results were uneven, but the more interesting read is the usage: Akron trusted him both to start and to stabilize games out of the bullpen. The fit is about velocity, versatility, and competitiveness—not polished consistency yet.
