Jade Ignacio is San Diego State’s reliable two-way spark behind the plate
Jade Ignacio has emerged as one of the Mountain West’s most dangerous catchers in 2026, earning back-to-back Player of the Week honors after opening the season on a torrid tear at the plate, including a .636 average and 1.727 OPS in SDSU’s first week, plus another .458 week with 7 RBIs. Beyond the numbers, she brings everyday value as a steady defensive backstop with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage in conference recognition coverage and proven middle-of-the-order pop, making her a strong fit for teams that want toughness, run production, and leadership from a catcher.