Matthew Arnold gives SLU a steady, veteran bat behind the plate
In the 2026 season, Saint Louis catcher Matthew Arnold has been a reliable two-way piece, hitting .267 with a .421 on-base percentage, 2 home runs, and 12 RBI while handling the catching duties for the Billikens. He brings a polished, high-floor profile: a right-handed hitter with gap power, strong on-base skills, and a proven defensive track record, including a .991 fielding percentage in his Maryville career. The appeal here is consistency and composure—he looks like the kind of grinder coaches trust in big moments and the kind of catcher who stabilizes a lineup.
