Brown’s lefty depth arm returning after a lost 2025
Jake Plainte is a 6-foot, 175-pound junior left-hander for Brown who profiles as a savvy, developmental arm rather than a headline stat monster. The big story is availability: Brown listed him as having no game action in 2025 due to injury, so his value now hinges on how quickly he rebuilds innings and sharpness in 2026. He arrives with a strong prep resume, including a Perfect Game Preseason All-American nod and three All-WCAC honors, which suggests competitiveness and upside. If your team wants a tough, educated, strike-throwing lefty with room to grow, he’s worth monitoring.