Ryan Tayman is turning Cal Poly’s lineup into a problem for opponents
In the 2026 season, Cal Poly catcher Ryan Tayman has been one of the nation’s most productive backstops, hitting .357 with 18 home runs, 57 RBI, a .447 on-base percentage and a .672 slugging mark. He’s not just a bat-first catcher either: Cal Poly notes 546 putouts and All-America recognition, and the Big West tabbed him its Field Player of the Year. Why care? He brings middle-of-the-order thump, elite catch-and-throw volume, and the kind of toughness that makes a lineup feel bigger instantly.
