Maryland’s Paul Jones II is flashing middle-of-the-order pop
Paul Jones II has emerged as a power bat for Maryland, earning Big Ten Player of the Week after a four-game stretch with a .571 average, 4 home runs, 15 RBI and a 1.429 slugging percentage in 2026, and he’s already shown game-breaking upside with an 11-RBI outburst highlighted by three homers and two grand slams. His differentiator is loud right-handed power and run production, not empty contact, which makes him a fit for teams wanting a true impact corner infielder who can change a game with one swing.
