Fresno State’s steady, middle-order bat with preseason All-MW buzz
Sotomayor entered 2026 coming off a strong 2025 season at Fresno State, where he hit .330 and was named Preseason All-Mountain West, signaling league-wide respect for his production and profile.[1][2][5] He also brings run-producing impact—he finished 2025 with 16 doubles, 7 home runs and 41 RBI—plus a track record that suggests he can handle a meaningful offensive role behind the plate or at first base.[5] The one caveat: his earlier 2024 Washington State sample was much quieter, so the appeal is more about his upward trend, bat-to-ball ability and emerging consistency than a long-established résumé.[6][7]
