Jesslyn Stairs brings left-handed pop, steady glove, and freshman composure to SIUE’s infield
In the 2026 season, Jesslyn Stairs made an immediate impact for SIUE, starting 49 games at first base, hitting .256 with 31 hits and five doubles, and posting a .988 fielding percentage with 310 putouts. Her calling card is a mix of gritty infield defense and left-handed power, backed by a reputation for toughness and energy from her prep days. She already showed game-changing upside with multiple timely extra-base hits and home-run flashes. If you want a young, dependable corner infielder with upside and no-fuss production, she’s a real fit.
