Taylor Cruse is Ohio State’s lefty thumper with serious middle-of-the-order pop
In the 2026 season, Ohio State OF Taylor Cruse broke out as a run-producing force, hitting .344 with 21 home runs, 47 RBI, and a .851 slugging percentage while starting all 53 games[1][2]. Her power is the separator—those 21 homers tied for fourth in the Big Ten and tied for fourth-most in a single season in program history[1][3]. Add in her consistency and durability, plus a reputation strong enough to earn All-Great Lakes Region honors, and you’ve got a high-impact bat who fits best on a team that wants lineup stability and instant extra-base damage[1][3].
