Ryan Maiorano has become Fairfield’s late-inning weapon in 2026
In the 2026 season, Maiorano emerged as one of the MAAC’s top closers, ranking second in the league and 13th nationally with eight saves, while posting a 2.81 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 32.0 innings for Fairfield[2][5][7]. He’s a right-handed reliever who brings poise in high-leverage spots, has already shown he can work out of jams, and was named to the NCBWA Midseason Stopper of the Year Watchlist[2][8][12]. If your team needs a calm, strike-throwing finisher with real ninth-inning edge, this is your guy[2][9].