Naiyestlie Ware brings veteran pop and clutch value behind the plate for UAPB
In the 2026 season, Arkansas-Pine Bluff catcher Naiyestlie Ware has been a timely run producer, including a 3-for-3, double, three-RBI breakout against Mississippi Valley State, and finished the year hitting .217 with a .683 OPS in 14 appearances. She’s shown toughness in the middle of the lineup, with multiple RBI games and enough contact skill to keep pressure on defenses. The caveat: the stat sheet is modest, but the value is in her catch-and-throw profile, situational hitting, and steady junior presence. Good fit if a team wants grit, leadership, and a no-nonsense backstop.
