Dawson Hargrove is giving SIU a steady, swing-and-miss right arm in the bullpen
In the 2026 season, Dawson Hargrove has been a useful multi-inning RHP for Southern Illinois, working to a 4.11 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 35.0 innings while also logging a 3.1-inning save with four punchouts against Illinois State. He looks like a pitcher who can handle leverage, length, and a little chaos: at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, he brings size, strikes, and enough poise to bridge innings or finish games. The fit is clear for teams needing a tough, experienced reliever who can miss bats and keep the dugout calm.
