Brayden Kuriger brings middle-order pop, speed, and polish for Youngstown State
Kuriger is a power-speed outfielder who flashed real impact in 2025, batting .301 with 8 home runs, 43 RBIs, a team-high 12 stolen bases, and a .530 slugging percentage, then earning Horizon League All-Tournament Team honors after a huge postseason surge.[3][4] He also started YSU’s first 29 games in 2026 before an injury sidelined him, which matters for fit: when healthy, he profiles as an athletic, productive corner-outfield bat with extra-base upside, aggressive baserunning, and enough academic/competitive recognition to suggest a dependable, high-motor presence.[3]
