Cameron Chard brings middle-of-the-order pop and catcher toughness to Minnesota
Chard is a useful Gophers piece because she already showed she can handle a heavy freshman role, starting 33 of 40 games in 2025 while contributing timely offense, including a game-tying RBI and her first multi-hit game. Her calling card is power: in high school she was known as a game-changer at the plate, with a strong exit velocity and enough pop to force pitchers to adjust. She projects as a hard-nosed, competitive C/INF who adds run-production upside and lineup flexibility.
