
Manny Garza gives Tennessee Tech a steady, high-contact bat behind the plate
In the 2026 season, Tennessee Tech catcher Manny Garza has shown a contact-first profile with reliable defense value, posting a .697 on-base-plus-slugging line in conference-wide stats and a .983 fielding percentage on the season. He has also delivered impact games at the plate, including a 3-for-4, two-RBI performance against SIUE and a home run versus Tennessee Tech’s opponents in March, suggesting he can flash more pop than a typical glove-first catcher. The fit? Solid if your team wants a tough, experienced receiver who competes and won’t beat himself.