Illinois’ big-bodied relief arm with real swing-and-miss pop
In the 2026 season, Ryan Ohm has been a useful multi-inning weapon for Illinois, highlighted by a 5.2-inning relief outing vs. VCU and a hitless 3.1-inning stint vs. Minnesota, showing he can steady games and miss bats when the Illini need a bridge arm[3][10]. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound righty brings a power profile, a high-leverage mentality, and a proven strikeout track record from Iowa Central CC, where he posted 101 strikeouts in 73.2 innings in 2025[1][4]. For a team needing length, bat-missing, and toughness, he looks like a legit fit.
