Janessa Parras brings veteran poise behind the plate for Saint Mary’s
In the 2026 season, freshman catcher Janessa Parras hit .188 across 23 games with 18 starts, but her value shows up in the little things: she’s already thrown out two would-be base stealers and has handled the staff with a mature, calm presence behind the dish. Saint Mary’s has trusted her in meaningful spots because she looks like a veteran defensively, and that kind of catch-and-control upside is gold if you need a steady, high-IQ backstop more than a stat sheet stuffer.
