TCU’s strike-throwing bullpen spark with starter upside
In the 2026 season, Nate Stern has been one of TCU’s more reliable relief arms, with reports showing he logged 17 innings in 11 bullpen appearances, struck out 21, and carried a 3.18 ERA. He’s a long, right-handed 6-4 presence who already showed poise in big spots in 2025, when TCU credited him with a team-low 1.35 ERA, 29 strikeouts in 20 innings, and a .181 opponent batting average. Why care? He looks like a high-leverage arm with enough stuff and composure to help a contender right now.
