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Standout Hitters from the 2025 Cape Cod League Season

Originally posted on New Baseball Media
By Chris Studley | Last updated Aug 13, 2025 6:30 PM ET

The 2025 Cape Cod League has concluded, meaning we’re not too far away from fall college baseball scrimmages. But before then, let’s take a look at which hitters had standout seasons in the Cape this past summer.

Daniel Jackson – Georgia

Former Wofford catcher Daniel Jackson proved to be a valuable asset for the Georgia Bulldogs after transferring to Athens last year. While Jackson did see a tick up in strikeouts with Georgia, the now-junior blasted 14 home runs for the Bulldogs as a sophomore.

Jackson was one of the best performers in the Cape this past summer, as he hit .256/.410/.408 (.818 OPS) with four home runs, 11 extra-base hits, and the third-best on-base percentage in the circuit.

One blemish on his summer run was 53 strikeouts, which easily led the league. Dalton Wentz finished second with 45.

Jack Natili – Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bearcats benefited from the Rutgers exodus last summer, as the school gained catcher Jack Natili as a transfer. Natili was a key piece for the Bearcats in 2025, helping Cincinnati get back to the NCAA Tournament.

With Cotuit, Natili continued to beat up on pitchers. The incoming junior hit six home runs, tied for second in the circuit, along with 12 total bases in total. Natili slashed .248/.364/.434 (.798 OPS) this past summer.

Natili, a 6’3” catcher, generated power and hard contact last season with Cincinnati. He hit .338 with nine home runs as a sophomore.

Maika Niu – Marshall

Marshall infielder/outfielder Maika Niu made an impression in the Cape, months after a 15-home run campaign with the Thundering Herd.

The fourth-year player had a standout summer with Falmouth, as Niu hit .280/.364/.508 (.872 OPS) with a circuit-best eight home runs, along with 15 stolen bases.

Niu hit for power in his sophomore campaign with New Orleans in 2024, as he hit eight before moving to Marshall.

Josiah Ragsdale – Boston College

Boston College outfielder Josiah Ragsdale wasn’t in the Cape Cod League for long. I’ll get to that in a minute. But before that, it’s important to note just how good Ragsdale was in the Cape before he left.

The 21-year-old ran wild on opposing pitchers, as he led the Cape Cod League in stolen bases (13) during June. Ragsdale hit .373/.467/.451 (.918 OPS) with 19 hits and 11 RBI for Brewster this season.

A 6’0” outfielder, Ragsdale hit very well — a .385 average with Iona in 2024 — before moving to the ACC for 2025.

Ragsdale’s time in the Cape ended in July when the Brewers selected him in the seventh round of the 2025 MLB Draft. The New Jersey native was assigned to Carolina (A) on August 12.

Aiden Robbins – Seton Hall

Sophomore outfielder Aiden Robbins ran wild in the Big East last season. Robbins finished 2025 with a .422 batting average, sixth-best in the Division I ranks this year. He didn’t stop hitting against more advanced competition this year.

Robbins notched 28 hits in the Cape, tied for first along with Texas State infielder Ryne Farber and California infielder Carl Schmidt. In total, Robbins slashed .304/.390/.533 (.923 OPS), with that OPS being the best among qualified players.

The Pennsylvania native showed a nuanced approach at the plate this past season, not just hitting the ball hard but also staying in and being willing to go the other way. Robbins didn’t steal much in the Cape (one SB in total) but swiped 20 with the Pirates in 2025.

Honorable mention

Florida two-way player Caden McDonald pitched and hit in the Cape this year. He only hit in 18 games this year but he had himself quite a run when he was at the dish. McDonald slashed .295/.411/.557 (.968 OPS) with five home runs, tied for second in the Cape.

The school listed is the player’s team from 2025.

This article first appeared on New Baseball Media and was syndicated with permission.

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