
Daryn Siegel brings a catcher’s grit and a resurgent bat to UCSB
In 2025, Daryn Siegel appeared in 41 games for UC Santa Barbara and flashed more offense than her earlier numbers suggested, with 15 hits in 62 at-bats and six extra-base hits; UCSB also highlighted that she battled back from burnout and reconnected with the game, which speaks to real resilience and competitive buy-in.[2][4] She looks like a fit for a team that values toughness behind the plate, steady development, and a player whose best asset may be her renewed edge and upside rather than just raw stat production.[2][4][8]





