Jack Espiritu-Niswonger is an on-base driven freshman catcher giving Dartmouth real two-way lineup value
In the 2026 season, Dartmouth freshman catcher Jack Espiritu-Niswonger has been a steady bat with a .345 average, .456 on-base percentage, 19 hits, and 7 walks in 20 games, while his profile as a right-handed catcher adds defensive value and roster flexibility.[1][3] He was known as a gritty, intelligent backstop in high school, with a .411 average, .522 OBP, 4.49 GPA, and first-team all-conference honors, which suggests a high-floor fit for programs that value consistency, competitiveness, and baseball IQ more than raw power.[5]
