
Travis Jenkins brings a high-upside local bat and steady catcher profile to Canisius
A freshman catcher for Canisius in the 2026 season, Travis Jenkins arrives with a strong prep résumé: a .360 career high school batting average, 2024 and 2025 First Team All-State honors, and his school’s all-time RBI record. Listed at 5-foot-10 and 166 pounds, he profiles as a contact-oriented, left-handed hitter with competitive edge and room to add strength. He also played football in high school, which hints at toughness and multi-sport athleticism—nice traits behind the plate. For a team, he looks like a promising development piece with bat-to-ball skill and upside.


