Tariq Freeny brings contact upside and steady catching value to New Mexico State
Freeny’s 2025 season at New Mexico State showed a catcher who can help with on-base skill, gap contact, and experience behind the plate, even if the power output was modest; he hit .214 with a .344 OBP in 33 games, and his 2024 Cisco College season hinted at more offensive upside with a .255 average, .355 OBP, and 12 multi-hit games.[1][4] For a team, the appeal is his defensive position value and a track record of productive reps rather than loud tools, making him a fit if you want a reliable, developmental backstop who can contribute without needing the offense to run through him.[1][4]
