Big-bodied strike-thrower with swing-and-miss bite and a late bloom to pro ball
In the 2026 season, Mario Pesca emerged as a durable, high-upside RHP for Oklahoma State, piling up 80 strikeouts in 70 2/3 innings and finishing with a team-high seven wins before being drafted by Cleveland in the 9th round. At 6-foot-8 with a strong frame, he brings downhill angle, power stuff, and the toughness to work multiple roles, including relief in big moments. The appeal is simple: a competitor who can miss bats, eat innings, and still looks like he has more velo and polish to unlock.
