Auburn's biggest news of the offseason thus far is the return of star catcher Ike Irish.
AUBURN, AL - FEBRUARY 17 - Auburn Outfielder Chris Stanfield during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Plainsman Park in Auburn, AL on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Photo by Noelle Iglesias/Auburn Tigerswhich was among the biggest culprits in a vastly disappointing 2024 season, but head coach Butch Thompson’s team has already taken a significant potential loss to its lineup.
His statistics in 2024 were very similar to his strong 2023 freshman campaign. Stanfield’s 2024 batting average was four points worse than 2023 . With 21 more at bats in 2024 than 2023, Stanfield recorded five more hits, one more home run and three more RBIs than his first season. He equaled the same nine stolen bases he had in 2023.
Stanfield’s departure though is coupled with possibly the most important news Auburn has this offseason: the return of catcher Ike Irish. Irish announced on social media that he plans to be back at Plainsman Park next season.Irish, who was in the same freshman class as Stanfield, has been Auburn’s star over the last two seasons. Irish was a freshman All-American last year and a first team All-SEC player this year.
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