Rising CSUN INF with a contact-oriented bat and improving production
Trent Abel is a useful infield fit for a team that values bat-to-ball skills and steady year-over-year growth: after hitting .167 in 2024, he jumped to .326 in 2025 and has stayed productive in 2026 at .267, with recent game logs showing he can drive in runs and occasionally show extra-base punch. The key differentiator is his ability to put the ball in play and contribute as a situational hitter rather than just a pure power profile, which makes him a practical, competitive roster piece for a lineup that wants reliable at-bats and adaptable middle-infield depth.[1][3][5]
