Keaton Cottam brings veteran grit, defensive reliability, and sneaky pop to Austin Peay
In the 2026 season, Austin Peay catcher Keaton Cottam started 14 of 17 games before an injury cut his year short, hitting .132 with a triple and 4 RBI; he also showed the kind of defensive value coaches love, handling 120 chances with a .983 fielding percentage. After a stronger 2025 season at .302 with 10 RBI and a 2025 career-high four-hit game, he looks like a tough, experienced backstop whose best traits are versatility, contact ability when healthy, and steady work behind the plate.
