Ryan Ashford is emerging as a steady, strike-throwing arm for Arkansas State
In the 2026 season, Ryan Ashford has given Arkansas State real rotation value: he’s 3-0 with a 3.41 ERA over 29.0 innings, 27 strikeouts, and 15 walks, and he earned his first career win with a five-inning, four-strikeout start against Louisiana Tech. He looks like a durable lefty who can handle both starting and relief work, and his high school track record at Lake Mary — including a 0.89 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 55 innings as a senior — suggests real pitchability. If your team wants a competitive, confident left-hander with upside, he’s worth a serious look.
