Joe Olson brings size, left-handed upside, and a high-ranking Illinois arm profile
Olson is a physically developed left-handed pitcher at Louisville, listed at 6-foot-1, 235 pounds and a left-on-left arm, which gives him real matchup value if the stuff plays in the ACC.[6] As a high school prospect, he was ranked No. 3 in Illinois’ class of 2025 by Prep Baseball Report and showed strike-throwing ability with a three-inning outing that produced seven strikeouts.[2] Reliable scouting notes point to a strong lower half and a power-driven frame, suggesting durability and projection rather than just polish.[2]
