Rhode Island’s bounce-back righty with starter chops and late-season poise
Maloney has turned into a useful rotation arm for Rhode Island in the 2026 season, highlighted by six shutout innings with two hits allowed against La Salle and a steady 5.1-inning, five-strikeout start in the A-10 semifinals. He brings starter size and a calmer-than-expected mound presence after Tommy John surgery in February 2025, and his track record shows he can miss enough bats while attacking the zone. He looks like a fit for teams that value toughness, strike throwing, and upside in a pitcher still rounding back into full form.
