Veteran contact-hitting catcher brings steady depth to Arkansas
Brendan Kleiman is an experienced, right-handed catcher who gives Arkansas a reliable bat-to-ball profile and veteran depth behind the plate. In his 2025 season at Eastern Michigan, he hit .289 with a .385 on-base percentage, 48 hits, 26 RBI, 20 walks, and 33 strikeouts, and his 2024 season was even louder at .363 with 10 extra-base hits and only 15 punchouts. He’s not a flashy power bat, but he’s the kind of grinder coaches trust: disciplined, battle-tested, and a fit if your team values contact, versatility, and steadiness over sizzle.
