Softball's Leticia Olivarez Signs 3 NLI Commitments

Cal State Bakersfield softball's first-year Head Coach Leticia Olivarez and Assistant Coach James Davenport are excited to welcome three new recruits who have committed on NLI Signing Day to become Roadrunners. As Olivarez prepares her team for the 2024 spring season, she and Davenport have put together a talented and special group of newcomers. The staff looks to rebound from a challenging 2023 season, and rebuilding the squad through NLI commitments is a perfect way to do that. Without further ado, CSUB softball would like to welcome the three newest `Runners!

Hometown: Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
High School: Escuela Aurea E. Quiles Claudio - Guanica
Height: 5’8”
Position: Pitcher
B/T: R/R
Quote from Coach: “As a hitting pitcher, Gigi is going to make an immediate impact for our program all around. Her work ethic and love for the game aligns greatly with our values here at CSUB and we are ecstatic to be able to have an addition of her caliber to our program! Gigi is without a doubt a program changer and has been well-overlooked. We cannot wait to have Gigi here on campus, making her mark as a Roadrunner!”
Hometown: Rohnert Park, California
High School: Rancho Cotate HS
Height: 5’9
Position: Outfield
B/T: L/L
Quote from Coach: “Yahya is a true lefty who will spend her time making us better in the outfield! She has great reads and is never afraid to go full out. Yahya also brings speed and creativity at the plate, which will help tremendously with our run production. She has skills that are hard to teach and always thinks a step ahead of the defense. We trust that her consistency at the plate and her fearless attitude will show in her contribution both on-and-off the field.”
Hometown: Goshen, California
High School: El Diamante HS
Height: 5’6
Position: Catcher / Utility
B/T: R/R
Quote from Coach: “Ocho is the type of player that can fill the holes wherever needed defensively. However, we expect to see her biggest contributions behind the plate. She will also help add to our offense production as she brings a big bat. We couldn’t be happier knowing she is the exact player we need to help us be better in all aspects of our game!”