JMU’s steady, clutch-hitting backstop
In the 2026 season, Bella Henzler has been a reliable middle-order bat and everyday catcher for James Madison, starting all 51 games and hitting .283 with 6 home runs and 5 doubles[1]. Her best calling card is proven production against quality competition: she was a preseason All-Sun Belt pick after a 2024 breakout in which she hit .347 with 11 homers and 30 RBI, and she’s already shown game-flipping pop with big outings like a 3-run homer in April 2026[1][4][8]. If a team wants a durable, confident catcher with legit power and a track record of starting every game she plays, Henzler checks a lot of boxes[1][4].