Brendan Garza is becoming Ball State’s bend-but-don’t-break ace
In the 2026 season, Ball State right-hander Brendan Garza has flashed legit top-of-rotation stuff: a complete-game shutout at Hawaii, a seven-inning no-hitter vs. Ohio, and 74 strikeouts in 84.0 innings with a 5.36 ERA across 15 starts. He’s a durable, attack-the-zone starter who can miss bats and lock games down when his command is sharp. The upside is obvious; the fit makes sense for a team that wants a tough, competitive arm with big-game composure and a little swagger on the mound.
