Jacksonville State’s low-slot lefty who punched his ticket to pro ball
In the 2026 season, Beau Bryans was a weekend starter for Jacksonville State and turned in a strong draft-worthy year: 7-1 with a 3.66 ERA, 78 strikeouts in 66.1 innings, and two Conference USA Pitcher of the Week honors. He stands out for a deceptive low arm slot, wide-angle release, and a fastball that has reportedly touched 98 mph, with a sweeping slider that scouts like. The tradeoff is command volatility, but if your team wants a fiery lefty with real bat-missing stuff and upside, he’s worth the gamble.
