Jacob Haley brings power stuff and late-inning edge to South Alabama
In the 2026 season, Jacob Haley emerged as a legit bullpen weapon for South Alabama, highlighted by a career-high 3.2 scoreless innings with five strikeouts in a sweep-clinching win over Texas State and a save against Arkansas State. He’s a two-way type who settled in on the mound, with fastball life reportedly up to 95-96 mph and a sharp curveball that gives him real swing-and-miss bite. The big differentiator: he pitches with starter-quality intensity out of the pen, and the Cardinals liked him enough to draft him in the 11th round in 2026.
