Caden Bodine embodies a team-first mindset, focusing firmly on personal growth and his contribution to Coastal Carolina rather than the outside attention he’s begun to attract. As the 2025 season approaches, the buzz around the junior catcher is real. His notable skill set and steady development have transformed him into one of college baseball’s elite players.
Bodine is a well-rounded catcher, causing scouts to project him as a likely early first-round pick in the 2025 MLB draft. He is a 5-foot-10, 200-pound switch hitter known for his advanced contact skills, strong plate discipline and emerging power. Defensively, Bodine is an above-average defender with a strong arm and quality receiving and blocking skills.
Learn about Bodine’s development throughout college, expectations for the 2025 season and his overall experiences at Coastal Carolina.
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Dan Zielinski III has covered the MLB draft for 10 years. He has interviewed 580 of the top draft prospects in that period, including four No. 1 overall picks. Multiple publications, including Baseball America, USA Today, MLB.com, The Arizona Republic and The Dallas Morning News, have quoted his work, while he has appeared on radio stations as a “MLB draft expert.” Follow him on Twitter @DanZielinski3.
