Larry Hotaling brings a polished freshman bat, steady glove, and situational edge to Villanova
In the 2026 season, Larry Hotaling has flashed real two-way usefulness for Villanova as a freshman SS/3B, including an 8-for-8 stretch on the bases in the team stats and multiple clutch extra-base hits, highlighted by a 3-RBI double and an RBI triple in a win over Towson[1][2]. Villanova’s own notes and coverage describe him as a hard-working, cerebral student of the game with a competitive edge, and he’s already made impact defensive plays such as an unassisted double play[3][4]. If a team wants an infielder who plays with feel, energy, and enough offensive pop to affect games, Hotaling is a name worth caring about.
