LSU Catcher Cade Arrambide Named National Collegiate Catcher of the Week

Arrambide hit four home runs in a single game to lead LSU to a series victory over Tennessee.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:23pm

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LSU sophomore catcher Cade Arrambide has been named the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Week by the College Baseball Foundation. Arrambide batted .600 (6-for-10) in three games last week with four homers, eight RBI, six runs, and a .692 on-base percentage, leading LSU to a series victory at Tennessee. He set the LSU single-game home runs record by smashing four homers on Sunday in the Tigers' 16-6 win over the Vols, becoming just the fourth player in SEC history to accomplish that feat.

Why it matters

Arrambide's historic performance at the plate helped LSU secure an important series win over a conference rival. His record-setting day showcases the talent and potential of one of the top young catchers in college baseball.

The details

Arrambide's four-homer game on Sunday was the highlight of his week. He hit a solo shot in the fifth inning to start LSU's comeback from a 5-0 deficit, then added two more solo homers in the seventh and 11th innings to give LSU the lead. His grand slam in the 12th inning then broke the game open and sealed the Tigers' 16-6 victory.

  • On April 6, 2026, Arrambide led LSU to a series victory at Tennessee.
  • On April 6, Arrambide set the LSU single-game home runs record by hitting four homers.

The players

Cade Arrambide

A sophomore catcher for the LSU Tigers baseball team who was named the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Week after his historic performance at the plate.

Buster Posey

A former college and professional baseball player who the national collegiate catcher of the week award is named after.

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What they’re saying

“Arrambide's four-homer game was one of the most impressive individual performances I've seen in college baseball.”

— Bill Franques, LSU Sports Information Director

What’s next

Arrambide will look to build on his strong start to the season as LSU continues SEC play in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Cade Arrambide's record-setting day at the plate showcases the talent and potential of one of the top young catchers in college baseball, and his performance helped lead LSU to an important series victory over a conference rival.