Matt Conte’s bat is real — and so is the pull to the middle of the order
In the 2026 season, Wake Forest catcher Matt Conte hit .274 with 12 doubles, 2 triples, 12 home runs and a .878 OPS, while starting 35 games behind the plate and 24 at DH. His calling card is impact: right-handed power, a knack for driving the ball the opposite way, and enough offensive juice to profile as an everyday catcher. He’s also been trusted in big spots, including a postseason run where he delivered clutch extra-base damage. If your team wants a bat-first catcher with middle-order upside, Conte absolutely fits the bill.
