Cornell’s Ryan Dillon brings a glove-first catcher profile with room to grow at the plate
In the 2026 season, Cornell catcher Ryan Dillon appeared in 16 games and made 10 starts, hitting .171 with 1 double, 2 RBI, and a .989 fielding percentage—clear signs of a developing college backstop who’s already reliable defensively[1][2]. He also logged 83 putouts, 5 assists, and only 1 error, which matters for a catcher because handling the staff cleanly is half the job and Dillon has shown he can do that. The upside play is pretty simple: if you want a young, high-motor catcher with experience, a strong defensive floor, and some offensive growth still in the tank, Dillon is worth a look[1][10].
