Kai Cunningham brings sneaky on-base pop and veteran infield depth to Santa Clara
In the 2024 season, Kai Cunningham flashed real efficiency for Santa Clara, hitting .409 with a .480 OBP and 6 RBI in 17 games, and he earned WCC Freshman of the Week honors for that start. He’s a left-handed bat who has shown contact skill and enough strike-zone feel to matter, even in a limited sample. The bigger selling point is his versatility and upside as a smart, low-drama infield piece who can contribute without needing the ball to leave the yard. For a team needing reliable depth with a bit of sneaky upside, he’s a tidy fit.
