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Karsen O'Rourke '18 Recruiting Profile
ClubNorcal Firecrackers - Sjolie - Spring/Summer
Height5'5"
Weight125lbs
Age24
Primary PositionShortstop
Secondary Position2nd Base
Dominant HandRight
Vertical Jump22"
Over Hand Throw Velocity64
20 yrd sprint (60 ft)2.513
Pro Shuttle (5-10-5)4.709
Grip Strength90
Ball Exit Speed (from bat)73
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Karsen O'Rourke- ...
November 2014
May 2014Personal Statement
I believe perseverance is a trait that is critical to all areas of life. Each time I step on the field, I see it not only as an opportunity to use my strong skills as an athlete, but also as a time about how I can learn to improve. I see my team as a community where each of us brings a skill set and works collaboratively to achieve a goal. As team captain, I encourage each member to be at her best which reminds me to keep me at mine. I use this kind of grit and attitude with my academics as well. I have had a 4.0 GPA since fourth grade, received many academic awards in middle school, and I am currently taking honors classes at my high school. I believe it is my dedication and drive that have helped me become such a strong softball player as well as a high achieving student. I am constantly working on expecting improvement from myself instead of expecting perfection. Softball is a game of strategy, and I love every minute of it.
On Deck NorCal Jamboree - Stockton, CA (September 4th), Mizuno Fall Showcase - Hanford, CA (September 19-20), Triple Crown Firecracker Showcase - Chino Hills, CA (October 2-4), On Deck West Coast National Elite Camp - Mt.San Antonio College, Walnut, CA (October 15-16), USA Elite Qualifier - Elk Grove, CA (October 24-25)
On Deck NorCal Jamboree - Stockton, CA (September 4th), Mizuno Fall Showcase - Hanford, CA (September 19-20), Triple Crown Firecracker Showcase - Chino Hills, CA (October 2-4), On Deck West Coast National Elite Camp - Mt.San Antonio College, Walnut, CA (October 15-16), USA Elite Qualifier - Elk Grove, CA (October 24-25)
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #4
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #4
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-Region
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 9 seasons
- 2016 Norcal Firecrackers - Sjolie - Spring/Summer (A)
- 2015 NorCal Firecrackers - Sjolie - Fall (A)
- 2015 Norcal Firecrackers - Sjolie 14U Summer (Level A)
- 2014 Firecrackers - Sjolie (A)
- Spring Season
- 2014 Norcal Firecrackers- Sjolie Fall Season (Level A)
- 2013 Firecrackers / Solie (A)
- Fall Season
- 2013 Foothill Gold 00' (A)
- 2012 Foothill Gold - 00" (A)
- 2012 Foothill Gold - Nickell (A)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Dwayne Brekke
- Travel / Club Coach
- Rob Sjolie
- Travel / Club Coach
- Bryan Baisden
Events
- Camp/Event
- PGF Nationals
- 7/30/16 to 8/06/16
- Camp/Event
- ASA Warm-Up
- 7/23/16 to 7/24/16
- Camp/Event
- Bash for Cash
- 7/16/16 to 7/17/16
- Camp/Event
- Sparkler All-Academic Game
- 6/30/16 to 6/30/16
- Camp/Event
- 2016 National Firecracker Combine
- 6/27/16 to 6/27/16
- 6:00 to 8:00 pm
- Camp/Event
- Colorado 16U Sparkler
- 6/27/16 to 7/03/16
- Camp/Event
- Portland PGF Qualifier
- 6/24/16 to 6/26/16
- Camp/Event
- Lehigh University All-Skills Softball Camp
- 6/20/16 to 6/20/16
- Camp/Event
- On Deck June Jamboree
- 6/10/16 to 6/10/16
- Camp/Event
- Zoom Into June Showcase
- 6/10/16 to 6/12/16
- Camp/Event
- Vegas PGF Qualifier
- 5/28/16 to 5/30/16
- Camp/Event
- Central Valley Tournament
- 1/09/16 to 1/10/16
- Camp/Event
- Surf City or Triple Crown
- 11/21/15 to 11/22/15
- Camp/Event
- USA Elite Qualifier
- 10/24/15 to 10/25/15
- Camp/Event
- Tony Rico Camp/Combine
- 10/17/15 to 10/18/15
- Camp/Event
- On Deck West Coast National Elite Camp
- 10/15/15 to 10/16/15
- Camp/Event
- Triple Crown Firecracker Showcase/Camp
- 10/03/15 to 10/04/15
- Camp/Event
- Mizuno Fall Showcase/Camp
- 9/19/15 to 9/20/15
- Camp/Event
- On-Deck National Jamboree
- 9/04/15 to 9/04/15
- Camp/Event
- PGF Nationals
- 8/02/15 to 8/03/15
- Field 7, 8-2 @ 8:30 & 10:10, 8-3 @ 10:00
- Camp/Event
- Oregon State Overnight Camp
- 7/12/15 to 7/15/15
- Camp/Event
- Colorado Sparkler All Star Game
- 6/29/15 to 7/01/15
- *Once field and game times are released, information will be posted.
- Camp/Event
- Colorado 16U Sparkler
- 6/29/15 to 7/05/15
- Camp/Event
- PGF Qualifier
- 6/26/15 to 6/28/15
- Camp/Event
- PGF Qualifier
- 6/19/15 to 6/21/15
- Camp/Event
- University of Penn Camp
- 6/16/15 to 6/16/15
- Camp/Event
- On Deck Jamboree
- 6/05/15 to 6/05/15
- Camp/Event
- Zoom Into June
- 6/05/15 to 6/07/15
- Camp/Event
- PGF Qualifier
- 5/29/15 to 5/31/15
- Camp/Event
- Memorial Day Tournament
- 5/23/15 to 5/25/15
- Camp/Event
- Triple Crown - The Don Battles On
- 11/22/14 to 11/23/14
- Will post game times and field locations by 11-18-14
- Camp/Event
- Firecracker Combine with Tony Rico
- 10/25/14 to 10/26/14
- Camp/Event
- ASA Halloween Bash - College Preview
- 10/18/14 to 10/19/14
- Camp/Event
- Firecrackers Triple Crown Showcase
- 10/04/14 to 10/05/14
- Camp/Event
- Firecrackers Triple Crown Showcase Fall Player Combine
- 10/03/14 to 10/03/14
- Camp/Event
- Cal Camp
- 9/28/14 to 9/28/14
- Camp/Event
- ASA 16U Fall Classic
- 9/20/14 to 9/21/14
- Camp/Event
- PGF Tournament
- 7/19/14 to 7/23/14
- Camp/Event
- Championships Cup
- 7/04/14 to 7/06/14
- Camp/Event
- PGF National Qualifier
- 6/27/14 to 6/29/14
- Camp/Event
- Triple Crown Zoom Into June
- 6/06/14 to 6/08/14
- Camp/Event
- Memorial Day Classic
- 5/24/14 to 5/26/14
- Camp/Event
- April's Finest Tournament
- 4/25/14 to 4/27/14
- Camp/Event
- North vs. South Civil War Tournament
- 3/22/14 to 3/23/14
- Camp/Event
- Norcal Firecracker Combine
- Camp/Event
- Colgate Winter Softball Camp
- Camp/Event
- UC Davis All_Skills Softball Camp
Training
- Rance Palmer Sports Training
- 2 years
- Strength, Speed, Agility, and Batting Training. 916-813-7057
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team | 2016 Norcal Firecra | 2015 Varsity Team | 2015 Norcal Firecra | 2015 NorCal Firecra | 2014 Firecrackers - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | .431 | .571 | .429 | .475 | .435 | .549 |
| GP | 22 | 13 | 27 | 42 | 17 | |
| AB | 81 | 28 | 91 | 118 | 39 | 153 |
| R | 29 | 9 | 27 | 39 | 41 | |
| H | 31 | 16 | 39 | 56 | 17 | 84 |
| 2B | 10 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 10 | |
| HR | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| RBI | 20 | 7 | 23 | 36 | 38 | |
| Slug% | .661 | .643 | .626 | .619 | .764 | |
| BB | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| SO | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| OB% | .469 | .613 | .454 | .504 | .534 | .561 |
| Sac | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | |
| SB/Att. | 17/18 | 1/1 | 3/3 | 4/4 | 5/6 | |
| Team Record | 13-9 | 9-4-1 | 23-4 | 36-15 | 12-9-1 | |
| 3B | 0 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Put outs | 14 | 76 | 17 | |||
| Assists | 15 | 86 | 18 | |||
| Errors | 0 | 8 | 3 | |||
| Fld% | 1.000 | .953 | .921 | .930 |
| Statistic | 2014 Norcal Firecra | 2013 Firecrackers / |
|---|---|---|
| BA | .403 | .449 |
| GP | 28 | 21 |
| AB | 57 | 49 |
| R | 22 | 20 |
| H | 23 | 22 |
| 2B | 3 | 7 |
| 3B | 3 | 3 |
| HR | 0 | 1 |
| RBI | 13 | 10 |
| Slug% | .526 | .776 |
| BB | 9 | 7 |
| SO | 4 | 1 |
| OB% | .456 | .526 |
| Sac | 2 | |
| SB/Att. | 3/3 | |
| Put outs | 37 | |
| Assists | 51 | |
| Errors | 7 | |
| Fld% | .936 | |
| Team Record | 17-10-1 |
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors EnglishAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP World History -Spring 2016 AP English - Fall 2016 AP Calculus - Fall 2016 AP Environmental Science - Fall 2016Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsFall 2014 - Spring 2016 - Scholar Academic Certificate of Achievement, 2012 – 2014 - Academic Award of Excellence Principal’s Award, 2014 - President's Education Award of Outstanding Academic Excellence, 2014 - California Junior Scholarship Federation Gold Seal, 2014 - Daughters of the American Revolution History Award, 2012 - Top Student Medal Award in Mathematics, 2013 – Top Student Medal Award in Technology, 2012 -2013 – Certificate of Appreciation in Education, 2011 – President’s Education Award of Outstanding Academic Excellence, 2011 – Outstanding Academic Award of Excellence in Leadership (People to People Ambassador Program in Washington D.C.)
- Activities2014 Shelter Hope of Sacramento, 2014 Special Olympics Volunteer, 2013-2015 Chips for Kids Toy Drive Volunteer, 2011 Christmas Angel Tree Program Volunteer,
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