Eli Riley brings veteran bat, steady glove, and on-base juice to Valpo
Eli Riley is a redshirt senior catcher who gives Valparaiso a proven, mature presence behind the plate and in the middle of the order. In his 2026 profile, Valpo lists him as a four-year Saint Francis transfer with a career .289 average, .422 on-base percentage, .477 slugging, 22 home runs, and 100 RBIs, plus first-team all-league and Gold Glove honors in both 2024 and 2025. He’s also been on a strong run for the Beacons, including a 20-game on-base streak and team-best recent OBP, making him a reliable fit for teams valuing contact, plate discipline, and catcher defense.
