Ike Schmidly is giving JMU a legit middle-order bat with pop
In the 2026 season, James Madison outfielder Ike Schmidly emerged as a regular run producer, hitting .269 with a .842 OPS, 11 home runs, 42 RBI and 13 steals while starting all 51 games[2][6]. The 6-foot-3 junior brings real right-handed power, enough athleticism to chip in on the bases, and a proven ability to spike against top competition—he posted a 3-for-4, three-hit career day at Florida State and later homered in multiple conference games[4][10][12]. If you want an energetic corner outfielder who can change a game with one swing, he’s a strong fit.
