Osika Return for 2nd Season with Majors

Tristan Osika, the 23-year-old former Hamilton Cardinal, returns for his second season with the Majors. He spent three seasons in Hamilton before joining the Majors in 2024.

Osika battled injuries throughout the 2024 season but still contributed to the Majors' winning baseball games. In 22 regular-season games, he batted 0.246 with 2 doubles, 1 home run, and 6 RBI. Also, in 6 playoff games, he batted 0.400 with 6 hits.

Tristan is a versatile player who can play all 4 infield positions. He played his college ball at Indian Tech and in his last season in 2024 at Indiana Tech, in 31 games Osika batted 0.383 while slugging 0.617.