Casey Shipley is giving UCA a veteran bat with pop behind the plate
In the 2026 season, Central Arkansas catcher Casey Shipley has been a reliable middle-of-the-order contributor, hitting .313 with 3 home runs and 8 RBI while adding 14 runs and steady production across 28 games.[1][2] What makes him more than a box-score guy is the combo of size, experience, and offensive feel: at 6-foot-4, 223 pounds, he brings real right-handed power and has shown he can heat up in big moments, including a homer in a key April win over Eastern Kentucky and a three-hit, three-RBI outing against Bellarmine.[1][2][3] He looks like a fit for teams wanting a durable, experienced catcher who can handle the position and add pop without trying to be the entire offense.[1][8]