Lefty transfer Gabby Fakes adds Wichita State a needed southpaw with wins in the circle
Gabby Fakes gives Wichita State a valuable left-handed pitching look, and the Shockers highlighted her as the staff piece that adds the lefty option they lacked in 2025[5]. In the 2026 season, she earned wins in multiple outings, including a scoreless relief inning against Drake and a win over South Dakota, showing she can stabilize games in short bursts[4][8]. The big appeal is fit: a live, versatile arm who can change matchup dynamics for a lineup—exactly the kind of pitcher coaches stash for pressure innings and tactical edge[12][15].
