steady defensive backstop with pop in big moments
Raether entered the 2026 season as Miami (OH)’s returning sophomore catcher and made noise as a reliable receiver with a strong .385 on-base percentage in limited action in 2025, while also posting a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. He’s more than a glove-first guy, though: in 2026 he delivered clutch power, including a walk-off three-run homer against UMass, which hints at real late-inning impact. At 5-foot-9, he looks like a compact, energetic catcher who fits teams that value toughness, game-calling, and timely offense.
