Katie McDonald gives Toledo a durable innings-eater with swing-and-miss upside
In the 2026 season, Toledo junior Katie McDonald worked as a staff leader in the circle, posting an 11-11 record with a team-best 5.11 ERA, 82 strikeouts, 135.2 innings, and five complete games. She stands out for volume, toughness, and the ability to take the ball in big spots — including her first career save and a career-high eight strikeouts against UNC Greensboro. The tradeoff: she can be hittable at times, but if your staff needs a durable, competitive right-hander who can start, relieve, and keep battling, McDonald is absolutely worth a look.
