Jackie Alday gives UC Riverside a senior power bat behind the plate
In the 2026 season, Jackie Alday has been a steady run producer for UC Riverside, batting .294 with 40 hits, eight doubles and a team-leading five home runs and 28 RBIs. She’s more than a stat line, though: a senior catcher/first baseman who brings lineup pop, clutch situational value and veteran poise to the Highlanders. The biggest fit question is defensive versatility, but if a team wants a bat with real middle-order thump and experienced game management, Alday looks like a very solid add.
