The Ian Umlandt effect

The Ian Umlandt effect

The Oregon Ducks baseball team is off to a hot start with the hitters and pitchers both producing. A key piece of Oregon’s rotation has been junior Oregon native Ian Umlandt, who was a standout pitcher before he arrived in Eugene. In high school, he was ranked No. 120 in the country as a left-handed pitcher and No. 7 in the state by Perfect Game. Umlandt began his college career in the bullpen where he recorded a 1-0 record with a 2.60 ERA in 17…