Freshman catcher Caynen Patterson joins Southeast Missouri with polished backstop tools and upside
Caynen Patterson enters Southeast Missouri State as a freshman catcher from De Smet Jesuit and is listed at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds, giving him a sturdy build for the position.[1] Recruiting evaluations describe him as a right-handed hitter with quick feet, a clean exchange, and a short, level swing that plays gap-to-gap, while his catch-and-throw skills and competitive edge suggest a player who can grow into a reliable everyday role.[2][6] He looks like a good fit for a team wanting defensive steadiness and bat-to-ball projection more than instant star power.[1][2]
