Will Lawrence brings rare catcher size, power upside, and a bat that’s already flashed impact
Lawrence is a 6-foot-5, 230-pound right-handed catcher/first baseman for Samford who was a high-level recruit and has been viewed as a power bat with defensive versatility since signing out of Hoover High. In 2025, he saw limited action as a redshirt freshman, but he has already shown pop, including a two-run home run in Samford’s 16-1 win at West Georgia in 2026. The appeal here is projection: big frame, power potential, and enough flexibility to catch or play first. If a team wants upside and doesn’t mind waiting for the tools to mature, he’s a legit follow.
