Nick Baffa is giving Valpo real Friday-night starter vibes in 2026
In the 2026 season, Nick Baffa has emerged as a dependable right-hander for Valparaiso, working deep into games and flashing real strike-throwing ability, including outings of five, six, and seven innings with multiple quality starts and wins. He’s not just eating innings; he’s showing poise after a rougher stretch, rebounding to steady the Beacons’ rotation with a competitive edge. The appeal here is durability, feel for pitching, and enough swing-and-miss to project as a useful staff piece for a team that values strike-throwing and toughness.
