Karissa Avila brings pesky contact, speed, and a winning edge to Sacramento State
In the 2026 season, Karissa Avila hit .306 with 19 hits, 8 runs, 3 doubles, and 7 RBIs in 40 games, including six multi-hit games and a career-best three-hit outing against San Jose State. Her best differentiators are exactly what coaches love in a sparkplug outfielder: competitive fire, trusted bat-to-ball skills, and a history of impact speed—she stole 53 bases in high school and was a three-time first-team all-conference pick. At 5'3", she plays with a chip on her shoulder and profiles as a high-energy fit for a team that values toughness, pressure, and productive depth.
