His teammates and manager said he had a poised demeanor about him that was typical of someone much older and more experienced. His poise has paid off, as the 23-year-old turned in a sparkling season and has been named the winner of the Sub League 1 Reliever of the Year Award for 2026.
The Hagerstown, Maryland native won the award with 6 saves in 32 relief appearances, 52 strikeouts in 64 innings and a record of 5-6 to go with his 2.11 ERA.