Jacob French is Cal’s high-contact, multi-hit spark plug
In the 2025 season, Jacob French erupted for Cal with a .390 batting average, .440 on-base percentage, 1.004 OPS, 76 hits, and just 20 strikeouts in 53 games, then kept delivering in 2026 with multi-hit damage and a team-leading run in a sweep of San Diego. He’s a left-handed bat who hits for average, reaches base, and puts the ball in play without giving away at-bats, which is why he earned All-ACC and Player of the Week recognition. For a team needing a steady, versatile offensive engine rather than a boom-or-bust hitter, he’s a strong fit.
