VMI’s 6-foot-2 freshman lefty already looks like a starter worth tracking
In the 2026 season, Trace Monroe has emerged as an early-impact arm for VMI, posting a 3.82 ERA with a 4-0 record across 35.1 innings while striking out 28 and showing he can work in multiple roles.[1][3] The left-hander pairs solid strike-throwing with competitive toughness, and VMI’s reports highlight a multi-sport background, a school-record high school strikeout total, and a history of helping win district titles—good signs for a pitcher who brings a little edge, not just arm talent.[2][5] He looks like a fit for a staff that values athletic, battle-tested pitchers who can grow into more than just innings-eaters.[6][11]
