UCLA’s glove-first catcher with a proven on-base track record
Blake Balsz is a 5-foot-10, 200-pound junior catcher for UCLA whose most recent verified game action was limited by injury in the 2026 season, so the big question is health and availability rather than upside. In the 2025 season, he hit .239 with a .415 on-base percentage, 25 RBI, and 32 walks in 45 games, showing patience and enough bat-to-ball skill to help a lineup without needing to carry it. He looks like a tough, disciplined fit if you want a catcher who brings versatility, contact sense, and competitive edge more than loud power.
