Wake Forest’s Matthew Dallas brings lefty length, midweek dominance, and real SEC-to-ACC polish
In the 2026 season, Matthew Dallas was Wake Forest’s junior left-hander and a 2026 MLB Draft pick, flashing a 2.45 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 7.1 innings before elbow surgery ended his year early. His calling card is a big 6-foot-5 frame, a left-on-left look, and a fastball that reportedly ticked up after mechanical tweaks, with praise for improved command and a more traditional arm slot. The fit question is obvious: when healthy, he looks like a high-upside, strike-throwing starter with pro traits, but the injury history adds some risk.
