Emma Raye is Northwestern’s two-way spark at catcher
Raye is one of the Big Ten’s most productive catchers in 2026, leading Northwestern in batting average (.384), hits (56), home runs (14) and RBI (57) while also earning First Team All-Big Ten honors.[1][7] What makes her especially valuable is the combo of middle-of-the-order power and premium defensive impact behind the plate; Northwestern notes she is considered one of the nation’s best defensive catchers and ranks fourth among Big Ten catchers in defensive runs saved.[7] She brings toughness, intensity and run-production fit for a contender.[2][3]
