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Meet CSUB Softball 2023: Outfielders

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The start of the 2023 Cal State Bakersfield softball season is just over a week away and first-year Head Coach Daniel Sperl and the Roadrunners continue to prepare for the new era of CSUB Softball. Ahead of the start of the season, we want to introduce the 2023 edition of the `Runners to fans.

Today marks the second of a four-part series breaking down Sperl's squad, position by position. Last week, we introduced the CSUB Softball infielders, but now we want you to meet the `Runner outfielders.

Quotes
  • Sperl on the group: " Maya, Savanna, and Kaia will be leaders in the outfield and for our team as a whole; they've had great off-seasons and bring dynamic ability on both sides of the ball. We have good depth at the position including several other players who can play all three outfield spots, with the talent to earn opportunities on the field or at the plate."
`Runner Outfielders
  • #2 Kaia Johnson
    • Redshirt sophomore in her third season with the `Runners
    • From Indio, Calif., went to Desert Christian Academy
    • Expected to start in left field
    • One of three `Runners to start all 45 games last season
    • Became the first CSUB outfielder since 2012 to tally 100+ putouts
    • Tied with Savanna Montoya for the team lead with six outfield assists
  • #55 Savanna Montoya
    • Senior in her second season with the `Runners
    • Transferred to CSUB from Salt Lake Community College
    • From Taylorsville, Utah, went to Taylorsville HS
    • Expected to start in center field
    • Started 45 games in right field last season
    • Tied with Kaia Johnson for the team lead with six outfield assists
  • #11 Maya Williams
    • Senior in her second season with the `Runners
    • Transferred to CSUB from College of Southern Idaho
    • From Tigard, Ore., went to Jesuit HS
    • Expected to start in right field
    • Was team's starting third baseman in 2022
    • Missed seven weeks of the season after being hit in the face by a line drive at third base; returned May 7 at Long Beach State
  • #33 Kailey Samora
    • Redshirt sophomore in her fourth season with the `Runners
    • From Torrance, Calif., went to West Torrance HS
    • Made four appearances in 2022
    • Scored two runs as a pinch runner
  • #44 Tayler Thomas
    • Sophomore in her second year with the `Runners
    • From San Diego, Calif., went to Steele Canyon HS
    • Appeared in four games in 2022
    • Reach base once (HBP) in three plate appearances
  • #5 Carla Duarte
    • Junior in her first season with the `Runners
    • Transferred to CSUB from Holy Names University
    • From Kingsburg, Calif. went to Kingsburg HS
    • Played in 46 games across two seasons
    • Hit .250 as a true freshman
  • #99 Jay Reeves
    • Freshman in her first season with the `Runners
    • From Fontana, Calif., went to Summit HS
    • Hit .400 across two varsity seasons
    • Also named team's best defensive player
Up First on the Schedule
  • Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament
  • Los Angeles
  • Feb. 10-12
  • Facing UCLA, LMU, and Utah State
~GoRunners.com~
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Players Mentioned

Kaia Johnson

#2 Kaia Johnson

OF
5' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
R/R
Savanna Montoya

#55 Savanna Montoya

OF
5' 5"
Senior
R/R
Kailey Samora

#33 Kailey Samora

OF
5' 2"
Redshirt Sophomore
L/R
Tayler Thomas

#44 Tayler Thomas

OF
5' 5"
Sophomore
R/L
Maya Williams

#11 Maya Williams

OF
5' 8"
Senior
R/R
Jay Reeves

#99 Jay Reeves

OF
5' 5"
Freshman
R/L
Carla Duarte

#5 Carla Duarte

OF
5' 8"
Junior
L/R

Players Mentioned

Kaia Johnson

#2 Kaia Johnson

5' 1"
Redshirt Sophomore
R/R
OF
Savanna Montoya

#55 Savanna Montoya

5' 5"
Senior
R/R
OF
Kailey Samora

#33 Kailey Samora

5' 2"
Redshirt Sophomore
L/R
OF
Tayler Thomas

#44 Tayler Thomas

5' 5"
Sophomore
R/L
OF
Maya Williams

#11 Maya Williams

5' 8"
Senior
R/R
OF
Jay Reeves

#99 Jay Reeves

5' 5"
Freshman
R/L
OF
Carla Duarte

#5 Carla Duarte

5' 8"
Junior
L/R
OF
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