Penn freshman Caroline Putnam is flashing early upside behind the plate and at the plate
Putnam has been an efficient early contributor for Penn in the 2026 season, hitting .241 with a .544 slugging percentage and showing clean, mistake-free defense in 52 fielding chances with no errors. She also earned praise for heating up during Ivy play, including three hits over a weekend series. As a right-handed catcher at 5'9", her appeal is the combination of defensive reliability, developing contact power, and a steady rise in production—traits that make her a useful fit for teams valuing a composed backstop with upside.
