Senior catcher who wins with grit, receiving, and timely damage
In the 2026 season, Rice’s senior catcher Aric Anderson appeared in 29 games with 16 starts and flashed clutch value, including a walk-off sac fly on Senior Day that helped complete a sweep of Tulane. He also recorded his first career triple and had a season-high two RBIs in a win over UAB. The separator here is his steady defensive presence and game-management chops: he threw out two Louisiana runners early in the 2026 season, and Rice trusted him behind the plate in meaningful spots. Low-drama, high-trust catcher with a little late-inning bite.
