Dane Burns is a long, left-handed SEC arm with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Dane Burns showed why teams covet him: a 6-foot-5 lefty with a real bat-missing profile, posting a 3.52 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 23 innings for Mississippi State before entering the transfer portal.[5][12] His fastball-slider mix played in high-leverage spots, and the strikeout rate suggests legit bullpen impact, but the walk totals and some traffic on the bases point to a pitcher who can still sharpen command.[5] The upside is obvious; the fit is best for a team that wants a power reliever with SEC-tested stuff and isn’t scared off by a little volatility.
