The 2026 MLB Draft brought a new chapter for a standout pitcher from Texas Christian University, as the Colorado Rockies reached into the ninth round to select Tanner Sagouspe with the 254th overall pick. The right‑hander, who transferred to TCU after a four‑year career at Cal Poly, was recognized as the Horned Frogs’ leader in saves and earned All‑Big 12 First Team honors in his debut season with the program.
During his lone year in Fort Worth he compiled a 2‑3 record with a 2.43 ERA over 33.1 innings, fanning 43 batters while issuing only 14 walks. He closed out the season with five saves, a statistic that underscored his ability to handle high‑pressure situations.
Sagouspe’s collegiate trajectory began on the West Coast, where he spent four seasons at Cal Poly. There he posted a career‑high 8‑6 record and a 4.06 ERA across 62 appearances, striking out 120 hitters and walking 48 in 99.2 innings. Over his final two years with the Mustangs he logged 15 saves and amassed 104 strikeouts, earning an All‑Big West Honorable Mention in 2024.
A promising arm for the Rockies
The Rockies’ scouting department highlighted Sagouspe’s mix of a sharp fastball and a deceptive changeup as reasons for their late‑round investment, noting that his experience in both the Big 12 and the Big West should translate well to professional competition. While the ninth‑round slot suggests a developmental path, the organization views him as a potential bullpen building block for the near future.