Kat Zarate’s bat is back: Texas State’s power-speed utility spark
In the 2026 season, Kat Zarate has emerged as a clutch middle-of-the-order threat for Texas State, sitting at .285 with 12 home runs, 35 RBIs, and a .942 OPS while starting every game[4]. She’s more than a stat line: after missing 2025 with injury, she came back with real pop, better strike-zone awareness, and the kind of confidence that shows up in big moments—like multi-homer outbursts and RBI bombs in key Sun Belt games[5][9].
