William Andrade is emerging as a frontline arm for New Orleans
In the 2026 season, William Andrade has been one of the Privateers’ most useful young pitchers, logging 14 appearances and 9 starts with 46 strikeouts in 47.1 innings while showing he can work deep into games, including a 7.1-inning, 10-strikeout outing against Northwestern State. The right-hander’s appeal is the combo package: starter’s durability, strikeout ability, and poise in big moments, plus a freshman résumé that already includes earning early starts and handling heavy trust. He looks like a strong fit for a staff that wants competitive, innings-eating upside.
