Michael Malki is a WAC ace with swing-and-miss stuff and real Friday-night energy
In the 2026 season, California Baptist RHP Michael Malki emerged as one of the nation’s most effective starters, going 11-0 with a 3.12 ERA, 111 strikeouts in 75 innings, and two WAC Pitcher of the Week honors. He pairs strikeout volume with legit workload and poise, including a seven-inning, 11-K shutout gem and a 12-strikeout outing that helped power CBU’s run. The quick read: he looks like a dependable, high-leverage weekend arm whose stuff, competitiveness, and consistency make him a strong fit for programs wanting an immediate impact starter.
