Ball State LHP Brady Strawmyer brings strikeout upside and starter polish
Brady Strawmyer profiles as a dependable left-handed starter with real swing-and-miss ability, built on a strong freshman track record at Rose-Hulman: 4-1, 5.57 ERA, and 42 strikeouts in 51.2 innings in 2024. His best indicator is upside, not just raw results — he showed he can miss bats, including a 10-strikeout outing in five innings, while also handling a starter’s workload. The fit question is whether Ball State wants a pitcher whose value comes from competitiveness, innings, and strikeout potential more than overpowering velocity; he looks like a useful arm if they want steady development and left-handed depth.[1][2]
