Dawson Hargrove gives Southern Illinois a reliable multi-inning arm with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Southern Illinois RHP Dawson Hargrove has worked in 20 games with a 4.11 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 24 strikeouts in 35 innings, and he even earned his first save with 3.1 shutout innings against Illinois State. The differentiator here is versatility: he’s been used as both a starter and bullpen weapon, with coaches trusting him in high-leverage spots. He looks like a fit for teams that value strike-throwing depth, competitiveness, and a pitcher who can bridge innings without flinching.
