Emma Haygood is Utah Valley’s clutch, glove-first middle-order spark
In the 2026 season, Emma Haygood stood out for Utah Valley as a high-impact INF with elite defensive reliability and timely pop: she appeared in 51 games with 48 starts, hit .328 with a .968 OPS, drove in 36 runs, and tied for the team lead with 24 walks. Her calling card is consistency plus damage potential—she finished her UVU career with a program-best .996 fielding percentage and only one error over her last three seasons, while also delivering multiple big swings, including a grand slam and a two-homer game in February. If you want a steady, tough, run-producing infielder, she fits the bill nicely.
