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Quatrani Named Buster Posey Collegiate Catcher of the Year Semifinalist

WICHITA, Kan. – Notre Dame catcher Mark Quatrani was named as a semifinalist for the 2026 Buster Posey Collegiate Catcher of the Year.

Quatrani is one of 16 catchers named to the 2026 semifinalist list for the nation’s best catcher award by the Wichita Sports Commission.

Through the conclusion of the regular season, Quatrani posted a .373 batting average with 76 hits, 64 RBI, 51 runs and 24 walks. He had 25 extra-base hits during the 2026 regular season – 10 doubles, one triple and 14 home runs – with a .637 slugging percentage and a 1.094 OPS. He has had 25 multi-hit games and 17 multi-RBI games this spring.

He ranks among the national leaders in batting average, RBI, hits and slugging percentage in the 2026 season.

Defensively, Quatrani has caught 14 runners trying to steal on the season.

The finalist list for the award will be released on June 1.