Kayla Visser '23 Recruiting Profile
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Hi there! My name is Kayla Visser and I’m so glad you’re reading my profile. I’m a 5’4” 135lb catcher/utility from San Diego, California. I’ve always sought to be a team leader and am recognized as being coachable and a hard worker. I will graduate from Maranatha Christian Schools in 2023, and I’ve been a starting varsity softball player since my freshman year.
My priorities are my relationship with God, my family, school and then softball. That may sound strange on a sports profile, but I think having proper priorities helps me to be the person I want to be and find fulfillment in what I do. I have been playing softball since I was 7 years old (10 years now!) and it has become a large part of who I am. I love the game and I hope to continue my playing career in college while I become an engineer - maybe even an astronaut!
I think the most important part of playing this sport is being a good teammate, something I strive to do every time I step on the field. Being a good teammate means stepping up and supporting your team no matter what. A time I was proud of being a good teammate was my sophomore year high school season. I go to a small school, and we unfortunately didn’t have a pitcher. For my team, I learned how to pitch and went on to be the starting pitcher that year, the same year I received the Player of the Year award. I didn’t get to play catcher or outfield much that season, but I got to step up for my team and step out of my comfort zone. Pitching definitely isn't easy, but I knew I had to push on and help my team.
Thank you so much for reading my introduction! Have an awesome day and I hope to hear from you soon!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
- Player Of The Year, 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- All-League, All-Conference
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Team Awards
- Covid Season - only 2 games played before season was cancelled
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 7 seasons
- 2022 Athletics Mercado (Carden 18U)
- Joining new team as the prior 18U team at Renegades folded due to majority of players leaving for college. My coaches have asked me to add "Utility" player to my profile as they continue to have me play in the infield as well as my other primary positions.
- 2021 San Diego Renegades (18U)
- I hit leadoff or 2nd batter in all games played.
- 2020 San Diego Renegades (16U)
- 2nd year 16U team. Playing opportunities were severely limited due to Covid-19
- 2019 San Diego Renegades (16U)
- 1st year 16U new team assembled. Lead-off hitter for almost every game.
- 2018 Factory Fastpitch San Diego (14U)
- 2017 Batbusters (14U)
- Team folded at the beginning of the High School season club team blackout.
- 2017 Legacy (14U)
- Joined team during the High School club team blackout and the team folded at the end of the 2017 season.
Coach References
- High School Coach
- Andrea Visser
- Travel / Club Coach
- Tony Ferracone
- Private Coach
- Mark Eldridge
- Travel / Club Coach
- Keith Carden
Events
- Camp/Event
- Best of the Best
- 1/13/23 to 1/15/23
- Camp/Event
- Toys for Tots
- 12/03/22 to 12/04/22
- Camp/Event
- Don Battles On
- 11/18/22 to 11/20/22
- 18 Open, Pool M - 11/18, 4:45 PM PST@Orange Terrace(Field 6) | 11/19, 4:45 PM PST@Orange Terrace(Field 5) & 8:15 PM PST@Orange Terrace(Field 5) | 11/20, 11:30 AM PST@Orange Terrace(Field 6) & 1:15 PM PST@Orange Terrace(Field 6)
- Camp/Event
- City of Lights 2
- 11/11/22 to 11/13/22
- Weekend Statistics - Hitting: moved back to leadoff hitter - .625 AVG | .667 OBP | 1.542 OPS | .875 SLG | 2 doubles, 0 RBI, 3 runs, 1 BB -- Fielding: 9 TC | 1 A | 7 PO | .889 FPCT | Catcher/SS/2B | 1 DP | 1 E
- Camp/Event
- Arizona Fall Invitational
- 10/28/22 to 10/30/22
- Weekend Statistics - Hitting: .300 AVG | .500 OBP | 800 OPS | .300 SLG | 4 runs, 4 BB, 1 SB -- Fielding: 11 TC | 3 A | 7 PO | .909 FPCT
- Camp/Event
- SoCal Play in Pink
- 10/22/22 to 10/23/22
- Weekend Statistics - Hitting: .500 AVG | .667 OBP | 1.500 OPS | .833 SLG | 2 doubles, 4 RBI, 3 runs, 2 BB, 1 HBP -- Fielding: 21 TC | 3 A | 17 PO | .952 FPCT | 17 Total Innings across 5 games; Caught 12 innings | Shortstop 5 innings
- Camp/Event
- TCS On Deck Showcase
- 10/15/22 to 10/16/22
- I was only able to attend Sunday 10/16 due to school obligations on Saturday 10/15. Tournament was rained out late afternoon 10/15. All 10/16 games cancelled.
- Camp/Event
- UCSD Softball Camp
- 1/29/22 to 1/30/22
- Camp/Event
- TCS Don Battles On
- 11/19/21 to 11/21/21
- Camp/Event
- TCS Fireworks Sparkler NIT Showcase
- 10/23/21 to 10/24/21
- Camp/Event
- So Cal's Finest
- 9/25/21 to 9/26/21
- Camp/Event
- TCS World Series
- 7/12/21 to 7/17/21
- Camp/Event
- TCS Red, White, and Blue
- 6/20/21 to 6/21/21
- Camp/Event
- TCS Zoom Into June
- 6/11/21 to 6/13/21
- Camp/Event
- TCS February Frost
- 2/08/20 to 2/09/20
- Camp/Event
- TCS OC Costal Classic
- 1/25/20 to 1/26/20
- Camp/Event
- TCS Christmas Toy Drive
- 12/07/19 to 12/08/19
- Camp/Event
- TCS Pre Thanksgiving Cup
- 11/16/19 to 11/17/19
- Camp/Event
- TCS Fireworks Sparkler NIT Showcase
- 10/26/19 to 10/27/19
- Camp/Event
- TCS World Series
- 7/22/19 to 7/27/19
Training
- Nate Ross / Way A Life Training
- 2 years
- Weight lifting, cardio, speed and agility
Additional Sports
- Soccer
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2021 Varsity Team | 2021 San Diego Rene | 2020 Varsity Team | 2020 San Diego Rene | 2019 San Diego Rene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | .540 | .340 | .653 | .419 | .473 |
| GP | 17 | 40 | 16 | 25 | 26 |
| AB | 50 | 97 | 49 | 62 | 55 |
| R | 32 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 26 |
| H | 27 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 26 |
| 2B | 7 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
| 3B | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| HR | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| RBI | 18 | 10 | 24 | 9 | 10 |
| Slug% | .880 | .526 | 1.245 | .613 | .618 |
| BB | 19 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 12 |
| SO | 4 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| OB% | .667 | .422 | .730 | .493 | .574 |
| Sac | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| SB/Att. | 18/18 | 11/13 | 26/28 | 9/13 | 5/6 |
| Put outs | 113 | 92 | 43 | 89 | 60 |
| Assists | 0 | 34 | 26 | 18 | 17 |
| Errors | 2 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Fld% | .984 | .926 | .954 | .982 | .975 |
| Team Record | 11-6 | 14-26 | 6-10 | 14-10-1 | 4-20-2 |
| Thrown Out Runners | 0 | 5 | 9 | 13 | |
| Attempted | 13 | 15 | 15 | 39 | |
| Passed Balls | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English - Freshman Honors English - SophomoreAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Physics 1 - Sophomore, AP US History - Sophomore, AP Physics 2 - Junior, AP Calc AB - Junior, AP Language - Junior,Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPrincipal’s Honor Roll Freshman-Sophomore and Junior years National Honor Society Junior and upcoming Senior year Spanish Honor Society Junior and upcoming Senior year Student athlete award Freshman Sophomore and Junior years
- ActivitiesASB Member freshman sophomore and junior years ASB Executive Committee Junior year Incoming ASB President Senior year
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