Bellarmine’s two-way glue: Nicole Waters brings pop, grit, and catcher value
In the 2026 season, Nicole Waters was a junior for Bellarmine who hit .275 with a .735 OPS, 30 hits, 5 doubles, 3 home runs, 19 RBI, and 4 stolen bases across 44 games, showing she can impact a lineup in more than one way. She’s especially intriguing because her defensive value is real: in 2024 she threw out 15 would-be base stealers, most in the ASUN and tied for 12th nationally, and Bellarmine’s notes also show she battled back from an early-season injury in 2025, adding some resilience to her profile.
