
Pepperdine’s patient infielder still hunting for the breakout
Cal Wipf entered 2026 as a redshirt sophomore at Pepperdine and showed a clear on-base skill set, drawing 5 walks in 10 games while posting a .400 OBP, even though the bat is still catching up (.100 average in 2026; .116 in 2025). His best differentiator is patience at the plate and a steady, versatile infield profile, with a right-handed 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame that fits a utility-minded college infielder. He looks like a grinder more than a loud stat-line guy right now—useful if your roster values discipline, depth, and upside over instant offense.


