Jace Maynard brings strikeout upside and some rough-run contact risk for Texas Southern
In the 2026 season, Jace Maynard has been a swingy but useful lefty for Texas Southern: he’s been used as a starter, logged 12.0 innings in the Tigers’ 2026 cumulative stats, and posted a 14.25 ERA with 10 strikeouts against 5 walks. That mix tells a story of a pitcher with some ability to miss bats, but who has also given up hard contact and big innings; in one April 2026 outing he worked 6.0 innings, allowed 12 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 5. He looks like a competitor who can take the ball, but more polish is needed to steady the profile.