Bailey Amezcua brings glove-first value, timely contact, and big-game catcher energy to Kansas
In the 2026 season, Amezcua emerged as a steady two-way piece for Kansas: she appeared in 36 games with 33 starts at catcher, hit .288 with a .411 on-base percentage, and threw out 6 of 8 runners attempting to steal. Her calling card is the combo platter—reliable defense, strong catch-and-throw skills, and enough bat-to-ball pop to punish mistakes, including a grand slam in a 2026 win over Utah State. Add in her earlier top-three Big 12 ranking in runners caught stealing as a freshman, and you get a catcher who fits teams that value toughness, game management, and sneaky offensive upside.
