Belmont RHP Jonathon Van Ness shows swing-and-miss upside but is still refining command
Van Ness is a 6'3", 200-pound right-hander whose best selling point is bat-missing ability: in his 2025 freshman season, Belmont noted a 11.35 K/9 and an efficient 4-strikeout debut in 2.0 innings, plus a strong midweek outing with two scoreless frames and three strikeouts. In 2026, his results have been uneven—D1Baseball lists an 8.22 ERA and a 1-1 record—so the fit question is less about raw stuff than consistency and strike throwing. He looks like a useful arm for a staff that values upside and development, especially in lower-leverage or midweek roles.[3][2][4]
