Nate Kugler is emerging as a dependable Dartmouth swingman with ace-like flashes
In the 2026 season, Dartmouth RHP Nate Kugler posted a 3.35 ERA across seven starts and six relief appearances in 45.2 innings, earning honorable mention All-Ivy recognition[3]. He showed real swing-and-miss upside with a seven-inning, one-hit gem against Cornell and also delivered scoreless work in other key spots, suggesting a pitcher who can start or relieve without blinking[4][15]. The profile is appealing: a durable 6-foot-1 righty with poise, toughness, and enough fastball-command/competitive edge to help a staff right away[1][3].