Alex Starr gives Michigan State a freshman arm with late-season poise and save potential
In the 2026 season, Michigan State freshman right-hander Alex Starr logged the most innings and appearances among the Spartans’ freshman pitchers, working 38.2 innings with 21 strikeouts, a 1-3 record, a 5.43 ERA, and two saves. She flashed real toughness in a seven-inning complete-game shutout against Howard and earned her first career start in her seventh appearance, a good sign of trust from the staff. Starr looks like a competitive, versatile bullpen-to-rotation option with room to grow, especially if you value composure, strike-throwing, and clutch relief upside.
