Kayli Counts is giving Cal a real jolt in center field and at the plate
In the 2026 season, Kayli Counts has been a productive two-way spark for California, hitting .268 with a .707 OPS while supplying extra-base pop and timely run production, including a 5-RBI homer in Cal’s 11-0 win over Pitt and a key RBI double in a 9-1 win over Pittsburgh[1][5][9]. She also brings defensive value in the outfield and enough speed/athleticism to stay involved on the bases[1][4]. The big differentiator is her clutch, momentum-shifting bat; if your team needs an energetic contact hitter who can ambush mistakes and play with edge, she fits the bill[1][9].
