Homegrown catcher Hogan Garner brings pop, polish, and hometown grit to Charleston
Hogan Garner is a Charleston-born catcher whose value goes beyond the box score: in the 2025 season, he appeared in 13 games for the Cougars, logged his first collegiate hit on Feb. 23 vs. Seton Hall, and later added a double on May 13 vs. USC Upstate[1]. A former Perfect Game standout ranked as high as the No. 2 catcher in South Carolina and No. 136 catcher nationally, Garner’s appeal is his defensive upside, local-rooted toughness, and steady development after a redshirt year at Clemson[1][2]. He looks like a smart fit for a team that wants a gritty, homegrown backstop with upside.
