William & Mary freshman RHP Stephen Christopher flashed strikeout ability before injury
In the 2026 season, Stephen Christopher made 13 appearances and three starts for William & Mary, posting a 1-0 record, a 4.58 ERA, 15 strikeouts in 19.2 innings, and a .236 opponent batting average before his year was cut short by injury.[3] The early stretch mattered: he opened with six straight scoreless outings across his first seven games, showing he can miss bats and handle leverage in small samples.[3] His appeal is the combination of early effectiveness, starter potential, and room to grow if he stays healthy—useful for a team looking for a young arm with upside rather than a finished product.[3]
