Jordan Groshans
Groshans supplied the largest full-season power contribution, hitting 30 home runs with 81 RBI and a .932 OPS in 436 plate appearances.
Double-A • 2026
BFR Double-A All Stars
Columbus Clingstones
Lineup
1Lizandro EspinozaView stats
37G
156PA
126AB
.278AVG
.404OBP
.500SLG
.904OPS
5HR
19RBI
26SB
2John GilView stats
35G
161PA
143AB
.315AVG
.385OBP
.427SLG
.812OPS
2HR
13RBI
17SB
3David McCabeView stats
53G
220PA
188AB
.282AVG
.382OBP
.580SLG
.962OPS
16HR
45RBI
0SB
4Jordan GroshansView stats
103G
436PA
393AB
.282AVG
.344OBP
.588SLG
.932OPS
30HR
81RBI
1SB
5Alex LodiseView stats
23G
102PA
92AB
.283AVG
.343OBP
.435SLG
.778OPS
3HR
12RBI
2SB
6Adam ZebrowskiView stats
62G
239PA
214AB
.271AVG
.343OBP
.589SLG
.932OPS
19HR
43RBI
1SB
7Carson TaylorView stats
35G
144PA
123AB
.244AVG
.347OBP
.431SLG
.778OPS
6HR
22RBI
0SB
8Luke WaddellView stats
121G
507PA
444AB
.227AVG
.308OBP
.349SLG
.657OPS
10HR
60RBI
11SB
9Kevin Kilpatrick Jr.View stats
92G
298PA
266AB
.241AVG
.319OBP
.361SLG
.680OPS
6HR
25RBI
28SB
Rotation
1Cam CaminitiView stats
6G
6GS
1–0W–L
2.01ERA
31.1IP
1.21WHIP
22H
16BB
32K
2Tyler LaPorteView stats
43G
0GS
0–4W–L
1.84ERA
49.0IP
1.06WHIP
24H
28BB
73K
3Cedric De GrandpréView stats
6G
6GS
4–1W–L
3.48ERA
31.0IP
1.03WHIP
20H
12BB
39K
4Herick HernandezView stats
11G
11GS
0–2W–L
2.80ERA
45.0IP
1.42WHIP
33H
31BB
64K
5Luis VargasView stats
44G
0GS
5–3W–L
3.23ERA
61.1IP
1.26WHIP
45H
32BB
96K
Double-A · 2026
Columbus Clingstones Season Recap
Southern League · Atlanta Braves affiliate
Season Overview
Columbus finished the 2026 season with a 64–68 record. The Clingstones scored 613 runs and allowed 623, finishing with a −10 run differential and a record that closely matched their 65–67 expected record.
The biggest story was the improvement as the season went on. Columbus went 29–35 with a −45 run differential in the first half, then finished 35–33 with a +35 run differential in the second half. The Clingstones were also an even 34–34 at home.
| Record | Win % | Run Diff. | Home | Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64–68 | .485 | −10 | 34–34 | 30–34 |
An Offense Searching for Consistency
Columbus had trouble reaching base consistently, finishing eighth in the Southern League in average, on-base percentage and OPS. The Clingstones were more competitive in slugging and stolen bases, ranking fifth in both categories.
The lineup's clearest team strength was contact. Columbus struck out just 1,138 times, the fewest in the Southern League. Several hitters also gave the offense real power upside, especially Jordan Groshans, David McCabe and Adam Zebrowski.
| AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | HR | BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .234 | .320 | .396 | .716 | 151 | 486 | 198 |
| 8th | 8th | 5th | 8th | 6th | 8th | 5th |
Pitching Performance
Pitching was the strongest part of Columbus's season. The Clingstones finished second in the Southern League with a 4.46 ERA, tied for second in opponent average and ranked third in H/9.
The staff's biggest advantage was swing-and-miss. Columbus led the league with a 10.27 K/9, giving the club a dependable foundation even while the offense was inconsistent.
| ERA | WHIP | Opp. AVG | K/9 | BB/9 | H/9 | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.46 | 1.37 | .237 | 10.27 | 4.38 | 7.99 | 30 |
| 2nd | 4th | T-2nd | 1st | 5th | 3rd | T-4th |
Team Defense
Columbus backed up its pitching with one of the Southern League's best defenses. The Clingstones tied for first with a .985 fielding percentage and committed just 70 errors, the fewest in the league.
They also finished fourth in caught-stealing percentage. The double-play total was lower than the rest of the league, but the ability to limit mistakes was a real strength throughout the season.
| Fielding % | Errors | Double Plays | Caught Stealing % |
|---|---|---|---|
| .985 | 70 | 81 | 19.9% |
| T-1st | Fewest | 7th | 4th |
Players Who Led the Way
David McCabe and Adam Zebrowski
McCabe led Columbus with a .962 OPS, while Zebrowski hit 19 home runs with a .932 OPS in just 62 games.
Brett Sears
Sears led the staff with 94.2 innings and 113 strikeouts, posting a 3.33 ERA and 1.08 WHIP.
Tyler LaPorte
LaPorte anchored the bullpen with a 1.84 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 73 strikeouts and 10 saves over 49 innings.
Final Takeaway
Columbus's final record does not fully show the team's growth. After being outscored by 45 runs in the first half, the Clingstones finished the second half above .500 with a +35 run differential.
Pitching and defense powered that turnaround. Columbus led the Southern League in K/9 while finishing near the top in ERA, opponent average and fielding percentage. The season also brought meaningful late-season contributions from John Gil, Alex Lodise, Cam Caminiti and Davis Polo.