Chris Daniels is turning into NMSU’s midseason spark plug
In the 2026 season, New Mexico State infielder Chris Daniels has emerged from a limited freshman role into a real impact bat, hitting around .285 with 7 home runs, 39 RBIs, and 41 hits across 40 games, while also showing the kind of recent heat that can carry a lineup[3][8][9]. He brings legit extra-base pop, a patient approach, and the confidence to deliver in big moments—like multi-hit, multi-RBI games and a five-RBI comeback performance—making him a strong fit for teams wanting an intense, run-producing corner-infield presence with upside still climbing[8][9][11][14].
