Dakota Chun is flashing real pop and composure behind the plate for Portland
In the 2026 season, Portland freshman catcher Dakota Chun has been a sneaky-impact bat, highlighted by multiple multi-hit games, including a 4-for-5, two-RBI breakout and his first home run as a Pilot. He’s shown a left-handed bat with gap-to-gap power, steady contact ability, and the kind of poise that keeps a young catcher in the lineup; his early defensive usage and .988 fielding mark in team stats point to trust from the staff. If you want a catcher who can handle the job and chip in offensively, Chun fits the profile.
