Carter Gaston Has Rebounded Into Portland’s Ace-Like Workhorse
After a rough 2025 (3-8, 6.61 ERA), Carter Gaston entered 2026 as a preseason All-American and has shown sharper command and poise, including a seven-inning gem with one run allowed and five strikeouts and a five-inning shutout start early in the year. He’s a sturdy 6-foot-3 righty with a proven winning track record—Portland says he led the WCC in wins in 2024 and finished tied for seventh in program wins—but his value goes beyond numbers: he’s durable, competitive, and capable of quieting lineups when his fastball-command mix is on.
