Ty Kaunas emerging as a fast-rising Maryland infielder with bat-to-ball polish and shortstop actions
Ty Kaunas has been one of Maryland’s early bright spots in 2026, hitting .286 with 5 homers, 39 RBIs and a .390 on-base percentage while earning Brooks Wallace Award watch-list recognition for his strong start. The appeal is the combo: a right-handed infielder with clean shortstop actions, quick hands and enough offensive impact to profile as a reliable everyday piece rather than a one-tool bat. If you want a player who competes, gets on base and brings legitimate middle-infield value, Kaunas is the kind of fit that helps a team in multiple ways.
