Akron’s Szymczak is flashing real pop at catcher
Mitchel Szymczak has emerged as a useful middle-of-the-order spark for Akron in the 2026 season, highlighted by a two-homer, four-RBI game against Ball State and a stretch where he hit .400 over a key mid-April run. He’s more than just contact: the bat has real juice, and the recent power surge suggests he can change a game in one swing. At catcher, that extra offensive punch is a plus if your team wants a tough, competitive backstop with momentum and upside.
