Baylor freshman Cash McDade brings pop, plate discipline, and long-term upside behind the dish
In 2026, Baylor freshman catcher Cash McDade has flashed real offensive upside: through 12 games, he was hitting .200 with a .355 on-base percentage, a .320 slugging percentage, one home run, and a .675 OPS, while also posting 8 RBI and showing he can turn a game with one swing. The bigger story is the profile—he arrived as the top catcher in the VA/DC area, missed his senior high school season because of injury, and still earned a reputation as a tough, physical backstop with a strong bat and competitive edge, which makes him an intriguing fit for teams that value ceiling over polish.
