USC freshman catcher Kaden Stone brings defensive polish and upside
Kaden Stone is a 5-foot-10, 200-pound sophomore catcher for USC who has already shown up in the program’s roster as a right-handed bat with strong local credentials and a reputation for steady defensive work. In his senior year at Palos Verdes HS, he hit .382 with a .478 OBP, .460 SLG and a .939 OPS, which hints at a contact-driven profile with enough on-base skill to matter. He also earned 2024 All-Bay League first-team honors and catcher of the year recognition, making him a watch-list fit if your team values toughness, receiving potential, and room to develop.
