VCU’s Dante DeFranco brings veteran utility pop and baseball IQ
In the 2026 season, graduate student Dante DeFranco has been a high-leverage glue guy for VCU, stacking a 10-game hitting streak and delivering timely offense, including a home run in the Rams’ 5-3 win at Fordham. VCU describes him as its most experienced transfer addition, praising his defensive prowess and high baseball IQ, and his versatility has mattered everywhere from the infield to shortstop. He looks like a fit for teams that value steadiness, adaptability, and sneaky power over flash.