Bio
Josh Landry arrives in Sioux City after cementing himself as one of the most decorated pitchers in Hope International history. The senior left‑hander capped off a dominant collegiate career by earning the Great Southwest Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year, becoming the program’s fifth honoree in the last six seasons and continuing the Royals’ tradition of elite arms.
In 2026, the southpaw delivered one of the best seasons ever recorded at HIU. He finished 11–3 with a 1.70 ERA, striking out 109 batters in 84.2 innings. Landry tied for the league lead in strikeouts, ranked second in both wins and ERA, and tied for third in innings pitched. He struck out 10 or more hitters six times, including 13‑strikeout performances against The Master’s and Benedictine Mesa.
His senior campaign also rewrote the record book. The Long Beach, CA native became the program’s all‑time leader in career wins (27) and career strikeouts (293). A standout defender as well, he earned Rawlings Gold Glove honors, finishing the season with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. Hope International’s season concluded on May 13 after falling to top‑seeded Lewis‑Clark State in the NAIA Opening Round.
As a junior in 2025, Landry continued his rise, appearing in 17 games and logging 82.1 innings with an 11–2 record and 2.51 ERA, striking out 98 while walking just 37. He helped lead HIU to an NAIA World Series appearance, and later that summer pitched in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League, appearing in four games for the Yarmouth‑Dennis Red Sox.
His sophomore season in 2024 saw him pitch in 16 games with 10 starts, going 5–2 with a 5.06 ERA for the NAIA World Series champions.
Before arriving at HIU, Landry spent the freshman campaign at Cypress College, where he quickly established himself as one of the top arms in the state. He earned the Rawlings Gold Glove, was named Reliever of the Year, and secured First Team All‑OEC honors under coaches Anthony Hutting and Scott Pickler. He reunited with Picker in Yarmouth-Dennis.
Athletics run in the family, as his father, John, played collegiate hockey at CSU Long Beach.