San Diego State's Hard-Throwing Senior Reliever Prepping for 2026 MLB Draft
Issac Araiza, a 6'0", 270-lb right-handed pitcher for the San Diego State Aztecs, is a senior reliever preparing for the 2026 MLB Draft after posting a 3.44 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 18.1 innings during his 2024 sophomore season [1][7]. His differentiator is a rare blend of massive strength and elite strikeout ability—he fanned three+ batters in seven of 12 appearances, including four straight games to open 2024 [1]. Beyond stats, Araiza is a 'fun, easy-going' kid from Yuma with 'big dreams' who works relentlessly to be the best, embodying the intensity of a small-town athlete with professional aspirations [2]. He's a high-fit reliever for teams needing a powerful arm who can close games (he has one career save) and handle pressure, with no reported injury history and a championship mindset as SDSU advanced to the 2024 championship round [1][8].
