Vanessa Meyers is UAlbany’s steady two-way force behind the plate
In the 2025 season, Meyers was UAlbany’s starting catcher and a defensive standout, finishing with a .996 fielding percentage, 11 caught stealings, and top-tier putout totals, while also contributing a .250 batting average, 21 hits, and a team-best .418 on-base percentage. [3][4] What makes her valuable is the blend of reliability, game-calling presence, and competitive edge: she was honored on the America East East All-Rookie Team and earned a 4.0 GPA, signaling a high-IQ, high-accountability player who can stabilize a staff and grind out at-bats. [1][3]
