Lexi Hinahara brings steady catching upside and sneaky pop to Idaho State
Hinahara arrives at Idaho State as a fundamentally sound catcher with a reputation for strong defense, plus enough bat-to-ball and gap power to matter in the lineup. Idaho State’s own signing notes say she hit .323 with 20 hits, 19 RBI, and 3 home runs in her high-school season and praised her presence both at the plate and behind it. The same staff called her a catcher who can also handle some infield duties, which hints at versatility and coachability. For a Bengals team, that profile says “reliable, energetic, and useful on both sides of the ball.”
