John Lisec brings strikeout stuff and multi-inning value to San Diego
John Lisec is a 6-foot-1 right-handed pitcher for San Diego who has already shown he can handle real innings and miss bats, with 31 strikeouts in 38 innings for the Toreros in the 2026 season and a .224 opponent batting average. He worked mostly as a swingman, starting seven games and logging at least one strikeout in 14 of 15 outings, which points to a usable fastball/secondary mix and the kind of competitive backbone coaches love in leverage innings. He looks like a fit for a staff that wants toughness, flexibility, and someone who can attack hitters without shrinking under pressure.
