Wells won the Johnny Bench Award as the first freshman ever, earned a USA Softball pool selection, debuted at the International Cup, and closed the bronze medal game with a walkoff double — all in eight weeks.
Kendall Wells delivers a walkoff RBI double at the 2026 USA Softball International Cup bronze medal game. Here’s what youth catchers can learn from her.
Walla Walla catcher Faith Hickman won the 2026 NWAC Catcher of the Year by hitting .476 with 21 HR and stealing 10 bases — proof catchers can run.
Reese Atwood won the 2026 AUSL Rookie of the Year with a 1.140 OPS — even as her team finished last place. What her first pro season teaches every catcher about doing your job.
McLennan freshman Traci Lowry wins the 2026 NJCAA Catcher of the Year with a .507 average and .996 fielding percentage — one error in 237 chances.