Sydney Potter is a Saluki power bat with All-Defensive chops
In the 2026 season, Southern Illinois catcher/infielder Sydney Potter has been one of the nation’s most dangerous power hitters, homering early and often and finishing the year with a program-record-tying 17 home runs while also earning MVC weekly honors and All-Defensive Team recognition[1][3][8][10]. Her calling card is impact: she paired a .471 average, 1.938 OPS, and five homers in one tournament with strong run production, plus a .996 fielding percentage and all-48-game durability behind the plate[3][6][10]. If you want a middle-of-the-order bat who can also stabilize your defense, Potter is the real deal[1][10].
