Jacob Faulkner gives Vanderbilt a polished, strike-throwing veteran look
In the 2026 season, Jacob Faulkner has been a useful mid-rotation/relief hybrid for Vanderbilt, posting a 4.25 ERA across 36.0 innings with 24 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .210 average. He’s a right-handed graduate transfer from Princeton who brings experience, poise, and versatility—plus a track record of absorbing SEC innings without getting rattled. Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin praised the value of his collegiate experience, and his best outings show he can miss enough bats, limit damage, and give a team dependable innings when the game gets noisy.
