Akron’s Samuel Guadamuz brings proven strikeout stuff and innings-eating experience
Guadamuz projects as a durable right-hander with real bat-missing ability: over three seasons at Talladega, he logged 203.2 innings, 243 strikeouts, 24 wins, two shutouts, and a .243 opponent average, and in 2025 he posted a 4.32 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 73 innings. His appeal is the combination of size, workload, and track record as a true rotation piece, plus recognition as an NAIA Pitcher of the Week in 2024. He looks like a competitive, experienced arm who can help a staff immediately if his command holds up.[1][4]
