Sawyer Pruitt brings plus-size, strikeout upside to Louisiana's rotation
In the 2026 season, freshman RHP Sawyer Pruitt has flashed real Friday-night stuff for Louisiana: he opened with a four-inning shutout against Rice, followed that with 6.0 scoreless innings and 9 strikeouts against Kansas State, and even worked four shutout innings in a save against LSU. At 6-7, 240, the Live Oak product has the big frame, downhill angle, and poise that make power arms hard to ignore; the appeal is clear for any staff hunting a high-upside starter, though the early-season results also show he’s still learning to navigate heavier traffic and longer outings.
