Daniel Porras brings left-handed pop and instant impact for Washington
In the 2026 season, Washington freshman Daniel Porras has emerged as a versatile left-handed bat, hitting .291 with a .352 OBP, .527 SLG, six home runs, and 22 runs scored in 29 games, while earning Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors after a .353 week that included a walk-off RBI. He looks like the kind of player who can punish mistakes, cover multiple spots defensively, and add energy to a lineup—exactly the sort of freshman with real upside and a little swagger that coaches love.
