Brayden Jaksa named Freshman All-American for Oregon Ducks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Brayden Jaksa of the Oregon Ducks has been recognized as a Second Team Freshman All-American for the 2026 season. The first baseman/catcher impressed with a.318 batting average and.934 OPS after transitioning to first base from catcher, where he showed strong offensive capabilities. Jaksa was a highly regarded recruit and is the fifth Duck to earn this honor from the National College Baseball Writers Association. He has two more seasons with the Ducks before becoming draft eligible in 2028, raising questions about his future defensive role.
- •Brayden Jaksa slashed.318 with a.934 OPS in 2026.
- •Jaksa transitioned from catcher to first base for the Ducks.
- •He was ranked highly among freshmen recruits nationally.
- •This is Jaksa's first All-American honor.
- •He is not draft eligible until 2028.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon Ducks 1B/C Brayden Jaksa named Freshman All-American
"Oregon Ducks first baseman/catcher was named to the Freshman All-American team for the 2026 season.
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