Penn State’s volume-eating righty with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Ben Hudson has been Penn State’s workhorse on the mound, making 14 starts and ranking tied for first in the Big Ten and 11th nationally in starts, while showing flashes of real bat-missing ability with 49 strikeouts in 64.1 innings. He’s a transfer right-hander whose value is durability, starter’s temperament, and the ability to go deep into games—he logged a career-high 7.2 innings against Indiana State and five outings of 5+ innings with three or fewer runs allowed. The fit? A sturdy rotation arm with upside if the command keeps sharpening.
