Ben Clark has turned into Oakland’s table-setter and tone-setter behind the plate
In the 2026 season, Oakland catcher Ben Clark emerged as the Golden Grizzlies’ offensive spark, leading the team with a .354 batting average, 67 hits, and 27 RBIs while earning All-Horizon League Second Team honors. He blends contact ability, gap power, and sneaky athleticism — he even swiped three bags in a career 4-for-4, 5-run outburst against Akron. Beyond the numbers, Clark looks like a high-motor, momentum-shifting bat who can fit a team that values toughness, pressure-free at-bats, and a catcher who can steady an offense with energy and versatility.
