Michigan State’s Anthony Elezaj looks like a contact-first freshman catcher with upside
Anthony Elezaj is a freshman catcher for Michigan State in the 2026 season who has already shown he can contribute in the lineup, including a .333 average in limited at-bats and an RBI against Central Michigan. He was rated by Prep Baseball Report as the seventh-rated senior catcher in Michigan before arriving at MSU, which fits the profile of a steady, defense-minded backstop with enough bat-to-ball feel to matter. For a team, the appeal is simple: he offers a developing catch-and-throw profile, local familiarity, and the kind of grinder energy coaches usually love behind the plate.
