AJ Ciscar is emerging as Miami’s Friday-night anchor with power stuff and strike-throwing polish
In the 2026 season, AJ Ciscar has grown into Miami’s trusted Friday starter, earning a National Pitcher of the Year Watch List nod after opening with a 2-1 record, 3.46 ERA, 26 strikeouts, and a 0.85 WHIP through four starts. He followed a strong freshman year in 2025, when he logged a 4.46 ERA with 65 strikeouts and only 16 walks, and reports praise a starter’s mix of two-seam fastball, sweeper, and changeup. He’s a fit if you want a calm, durable righty who competes in big spots and already looks built for high-leverage Saturdays and Sundays in a Saturday-to-Friday-lead role.
