Jackie Alday brings power to UCR’s lineup from behind the plate and at first base
Jackie Alday has been a key middle-order bat for UC Riverside in 2026, highlighted by a team-leading five home runs and a .294 average through the Highlanders’ roster update, plus a solo homer against Hawai‘i that shows real game-changing pop.[6][1] Her value is not just the bat: she gives roster flexibility as a catcher/first baseman, and her recruiting background points to a power-hitting profile that can fit teams looking for offense, toughness, and defensive versatility.[5][9]
