Leaning into big-outing upside for Manhattan
In the 2026 season, Connor Throneberry has been a swingy but legitimate rotation piece for Manhattan, showing real bat-missing ability in stretches — including a seven-strikeout outing in 4.1 innings against Norfolk State and a three-strikeout start against Indiana State — while also giving up some traffic and hard contact. The appeal here is a starter with competitive makeup, innings-eating willingness, and enough strikeout juice to matter if the command tightens; the academic honor-roll note also hints at a high-character, high-discipline fit.
