Niko Kavadas

Niko Kavadas, a professional MLB player, was born on October 27, 1998, in South Bend, Indiana. He attended Penn High School and later played college baseball at Notre Dame. Kavadas was selected in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Kavadas made his MLB debut on August 16, 2024, with the Los Angeles Angels. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing 235 pounds, he bats left-handed and throws right-handed, primarily playing as a first baseman. Over his career, Kavadas has displayed a mix of power and patience at the plate. In the 2024 season, Kavadas recorded a batting average of .183 across 93 at-bats, hitting 4 home runs and driving in 8 runs. He also demonstrated defensive reliability, maintaining a perfect fielding percentage that year. His performance showed a blend of offensive potential with a .333 slugging percentage and a .283 on-base percentage. The 2025 season saw Kavadas experience challenges at the plate, with a .100 batting average in 20 at-bats. Despite his struggles, he continued to exhibit patience, drawing walks and maintaining a .217 on-base percentage. Kavadas' commitment to improving his game is evident, and his journey remains one of perseverance and development in professional baseball.