RHP Jake Bean brings swing-and-miss upside and starter polish to Louisville
Jake Bean is a 6-foot-3 right-hander who arrives with proven strikeout ability and a starter’s profile: at Kent State in 2025, he logged a 6-2 record, a 4.20 ERA, and 72 strikeouts in 75.0 innings, then followed with a tougher 2026 season that included a 10.29 ERA but still 31 strikeouts in 35.0 innings.[16][6] Evaluators note a low-to-mid 90s fastball, a best secondary in his curveball, and a repeatable delivery that helps him attack both the windup and stretch.[12] He looks like a fit for a staff that values athleticism, strike-throwing, and pitch mix, with some volatility to manage.[12][16]
