steady Lobos infielder with growing run-production pop
In the 2025 season, Jewels Hanawahine showed real growth for New Mexico, playing in 21 games with 18 starts across second, third and shortstop, collecting 10 hits, 5 RBI and 4 doubles while improving her slugging from .250 to .311 from her freshman year. She also delivered in key spots, including a two-RBI hit against UNLV and an RBI single in 2026 conference play. The fit here is a versatile, dependable INF with contact upside, gap power and multi-position flexibility—plus the kind of steady, coach-friendly profile that helps a roster breathe a little easier.
