
Macaddin Dye is flashing real bat-and-catch value for ODU
In the 2026 season, Old Dominion catcher Macaddin Dye has been a timely middle-of-the-order spark, delivering extra-base pop and clutch hits, including a 427-foot home run against Troy and a 3-for-5, 4th-season-homer performance versus No. 8 Southern Miss[3][4][8]. The Virginia Beach native looks like a fit if you want a competitive, close-to-home grinder with offensive upside: he’s shown he can drive in runs, score in bunches, and handle the everyday demands of catching while bringing clear hometown pride and a winning-program mindset to the dugout[1][3][8].



