Austin Young is Fresno State’s steady, two-way glue behind the plate
In the 2026 season, Fresno State catcher Austin Young gave the Bulldogs a reliable everyday backstop: he played in 35 games, made 23 starts, hit .282 with 22 hits, six doubles, one homer, 15 RBI, and an .383 on-base percentage. His calling card is defense and game management, throwing out 10 runners and posting a .988 fielding percentage, which tells you he brings real value even when the bat isn’t carrying the show. A graduate student from Clovis, he looks like a smart fit for teams that want toughness, consistency, and a catcher who does the unglamorous stuff well.
