Leah Gore gives App State real middle-of-the-order juice as a catcher who can punish mistakes
In the 2026 season, Leah Gore was a steady two-way spark for App State, appearing in 49 of 50 games, starting 45, batting .300 with 8 home runs, 31 RBIs and a .938 OPS while handling primary catching duties with a .985 fielding percentage. The differentiator is the combo: she’s not just a bat-first catcher, she’s an everyday presence with pop, durability and enough defensive reliability to stay on the field. She already delivered multiple grand slams in 2026, which screams fear-factor in big spots.
