Lawson Olmstead is giving Cal a real middle-order spark
In the 2026 season, the freshman catcher/DBH has already flashed real pop for California, including his first career home run at Boston College and a 5-RBI game at Pitt, which tells you he’s more than just a contact bat[2][3][9]. The easy fit here is upside: he’s producing in pressure spots, showing run-producing ability, and bringing a competitive edge that shows up in late-game at-bats. For a team looking for a young catcher with offensive juice and growth runway, Olmstead is absolutely worth the attention[1][14].
