Matt Chavez has been a steady two-way weapon behind the plate for CBU
In the 2026 season, California Baptist catcher Matt Chavez has delivered real lineup value with a .270 average, 7 home runs, 24 RBI and a .749 OPS, while also handling heavy defensive work and posting a 1.000 fielding percentage with 366 putouts[3][10]. He pops because he brings more than box-score noise: he’s durable, run-producing, and trusted enough to appear in big-game spots, including a two-homer, three-RBI outburst against Seattle U[2]. That combination of contact, pop, and dependable catching makes him a useful fit for teams wanting an experienced, competitive backstop rather than just a glove-only receiver[2][3][10].
