Jake Paulick erupted into a Horizon League star for Northern Kentucky
In the 2026 season, Jake Paulick became the Horizon League Player of the Year by pairing premium power with real on-base skills: he hit .341 with a 1.131 OPS, 14 home runs, 51 RBI, and 56 runs while leading the league in OPS, OBP, SLG, walks, and runs. He’s more than a bat, too—his defense at catcher was steady (.986 fielding percentage), and his rise from a solid 2025 to a monster 2026 suggests a hitter with serious adjustment ability and competitive juice. If you want a middle-of-the-order catcher who can carry an offense, he’s your guy.
