NIU lefty John Lyman: steady bullpen weapon with late-season bite
In the 2026 season, John Lyman emerged as a reliable Northern Illinois bullpen arm, logging 19 appearances and striking out 15 hitters in 13.0 innings while allowing just two runs over his final 12 outings.[4][7] The senior left-hander gives you strike-throwing, matchup flexibility, and closer-style poise — he notched two saves, including a perfect ninth at Wofford and the final two outs in an extra-inning win at UMass.[4][6] He’s the kind of pitcher coaches trust when the game gets twitchy: veteran, composed, and effective.
