UC Riverside Freshman Catcher Kayla Penor: Solid Power Bat with Leadership Pedigree
In the 2026 season, UC Riverside freshman Kayla Penor is hitting .189 with 3 HRs, 12 RBIs, and 7 runs as a catcher, showing early pop from a 5-7 frame while starting four-year varsity at Riverside's Martin Luther King HS as team captain and RBI leader. Her high school recruiting buzz via NCSA and D1Softball highlights game-calling smarts and clutch hitting—ideal for teams needing a steady, intense backstop with upside. Why care? She's a freshman differentiator blending power and poise for Big West contention.
