Jayla Manning brings speed, contact, and clutch freshman pop to Bellarmine
In the 2026 season, Bellarmine outfielder Jayla Manning showed real table-setter upside, hitting .248 with 35 hits, 22 runs, 8 RBI, and 3 steals while flashing extra-base juice with a triple, two doubles, and a .277 on-base mark across 50 starts. She also delivered in big moments early, including RBI hits and a five-game hit streak plus a nine-game on-base streak, which points to a player who stays composed and fits a fast-paced lineup. The lean: a young, energetic outfielder with contact skills, aggressive baserunning, and room to grow into a more complete run producer.
