Jaida Thomas is Jacksonville’s breakout freshman spark plug in center field
In the 2026 season, Jaida Thomas was Jacksonville’s ASUN Freshman of the Year and one of the Dolphins’ most complete threats, batting .367 with a conference-best seven triples, 49 runs scored, and a team-leading 14 stolen bases. She also started all 55 games, which tells you the staff trusted her every day. Beyond the stats, Thomas brings speed, range, and big-moment energy in center field — the kind of player who changes games with her legs, her glove, and her knack for showing up when it matters.
