Janessa Parras is a steady, veteran-minded catcher with sneaky pop and real defensive grit
In the 2026 season, Saint Mary’s freshman catcher Janessa Parras appeared in 23 games with 18 starts and hit .188 with 5 RBI, but her value goes beyond the slash line: she handled both catcher and third base, flashed arm strength by throwing out two would-be stealers, and showed early clutch upside with her first extra-base hit, a two-RBI double. A former high-average, high-OBP prep hitter from James Logan, she looks like a tough, team-first fit with defensive versatility and upside if her bat keeps climbing.
