Contact-First Infielder Trending Up for NIU
In the 2026 season, Northern Illinois infielder Kayden Jennings has shown real value as a versatile, right-handed bat who can move traffic, with NIU listing him at .313 and 16 games played in its cumulative stats. The early returns suggest a grinder’s profile: he’s already driven in runs in conference play, has shown gap power with extra-base hits, and has enough athleticism to handle the middle infield. At 6-foot and 155 pounds, he’s more crafty than flashy, and that usually plays well if your team wants steady, competitive, glue-guy infield depth.
