Connor Johnston’s crafty right arm is still giving Rhode Island a steady rotation look
In the 2026 season, Connor Johnston has continued to profile as a dependable innings-eater for Rhode Island, highlighted by a five-inning, seven-strikeout start against Jacksonville and another strong outing at Alabama. He’s not a pure velocity monster, but his value is the mix: he can throw three or four pitches for strikes, works without much free traffic, and has shown he can hang in tougher matchups. The fit is clear for a staff that wants command, competitiveness, and poise more than radar-gun fireworks.
