Cate Raines brings power, polish, and clutch RBI pop to Mercer’s infield/catcher mix
Raines has quickly shown she can impact a game in multiple ways for Mercer, highlighted by a 2-home-run, 3-RBI opener in 2026 and an RBI single that sparked a comeback win later that season. She arrived with a big high-school résumé at Westfield—.542 batting average, 12 homers, 53 RBI, and 1.682 OPS—plus all-region/all-state honors, which points to real middle-of-the-order upside. For a team, she looks like a high-energy, run-producing bat with enough defensive flexibility at INF/C to add lineup value fast.
