Ben Barrow brings JMU a grinder’s edge behind the plate
In the 2026 season, James Madison catcher Ben Barrow looks like a steady, competitive piece with real pop-and-control upside: he’s already flashed multi-hit production, including a 3-for-3 game with a triple and 4 RBI against George Washington, and his JUCO resume showed a strong arm, Gold Glove recognition, and 33 runners thrown out over 92 games. He fits a team that values toughness, catching skill, and situational baseball; less headline sizzle, more dependable backstop who can punish mistakes and keep the running game honest.
