Dominic Cadiz brings pop, patience, and clutch juice to UCLA's infield mix
In 2026, Dominic Cadiz showed he can punish mistakes and handle pressure, finishing his debut UCLA season with a .256/.364/.378 line, 12 walks, five doubles, two homers, and a memorable walk-off hit against Cal State Fullerton. He earned praise as a polished right-handed bat with compact swing mechanics, all-fields power, and a patient approach that drew nearly as many walks as strikeouts in summer ball. Why care? He looks like the kind of tough, versatile INF who can grow into a middle-of-the-order threat if his defensive home settles in.
