Jackson LaLima is giving Houston a real middle-infield pop threat
In the 2026 season, Houston infielder Jackson LaLima has been a useful run-producing bat with 9 home runs, 26 RBI and a .229 average across 51 games, showing legitimate pull-side power for a sophomore INF[6]. He’s not just a one-note slugger either: early- and midseason game notes show him coming through in momentum swings, including his first career multi-RBI game and a run of timely homers in league play[4][5][7]. If you want an athlete who brings toughness, some thump, and upside as a developing infield bat, he’s worth a close look[1][6].
