UNCW’s breakout lefty and strikeout artist
In the 2026 season, Trey Williford emerged as a frontline arm for UNC Wilmington, going 7-2 with a 3.34 ERA, 89 strikeouts, and a freshman-record 11.9 K/9 while earning CAA Rookie of the Year and Freshman All-America honors. What makes him pop isn’t just the numbers: evaluators and team coverage highlighted his strong command, bat-missing fastball/slider mix, and ability to settle into the weekend rotation under pressure. If you want a young lefty with starter upside, competitive edge, and clear swing-and-miss traits, he’s absolutely worth your attention.
