UC Riverside freshman catcher Amaree Arellano brings defensive grit and game-management upside
Amaree Arellano enters the 2026 season as a freshman catcher for UC Riverside, with a profile built on defense, leadership, and toughness rather than raw power. The Highlanders list her as a team captain in high school at Mary Star of the Sea, where she earned team MVP, Defensive MVP, and All-League honors—good signs for a player who should steady a pitching staff and handle the dirty work behind the plate. At 5-foot-3, she fits the classic “don’t judge the frame” mold: compact, competitive, and likely best suited for a staff that values intangibles and clean receiving.
