Waylon Walsh is flashing real freshman pop for Santa Clara
In the 2026 season, true freshman infielder Waylon Walsh has already shown impact bat potential for Santa Clara, hitting .217 with 4 home runs and 14 RBIs across 40 games while delivering timely extra-base damage, including a 445-foot homer against Gonzaga. Coaches flagged him as a high-IQ, competitive switch-hitter with a pro-style frame, and his early summer-league reps suggest the staff trusts his development path. The fit is intriguing: not a finished product, but a toolsy, tough-minded infield bat with upside and some lineup juice.
