Duke freshman Jayla Stafford is already a steady, high-contact INF with upside
In the 2026 season, Jayla Stafford has been a productive freshman for Duke, batting .294 with a .749 OPS while driving in 14 runs and getting on base at a .385 clip, which points to a hitter who can contribute without needing much polish to help an offense right away.[1][9] At 5-foot-9 and listed as an infielder, she looks like a versatile, dependable piece rather than a flashy stat-chaser, and her current profile suggests a good fit for teams that value contact, lineup balance, and developmental upside in a young player.[2][1]
