Lauren Putz is Michigan’s do-everything bat and one of the nation’s most dangerous run-producers
In the 2026 season, Lauren Putz erupted into a true middle-of-the-order force for Michigan, hitting .435 with 22 home runs and 80 RBI while starting all 58 games in right field. She was an NFCA All-American second-team selection and unanimous All-Big Ten first-team pick, and her power is no fluke: she ranked among the national leaders in RBI per game, slugging, and on-base percentage. What makes her compelling beyond the box score is the consistency—she carried a huge offensive load, showed season-long durability, and has already built a reputation as a clutch, high-intensity run generator who changes a lineup’s ceiling.
