Ava Kang brings speed, contact, and dependable defense to Yale’s lineup
Ava Kang looks like a high-IQ, table-setting player for Yale: in the 2024 season, she appeared in 34 games and started 17, hitting .277 with a .340 on-base percentage, while Yale’s stats list her with a 1.000 fielding percentage. Her recruiting profile points to earlier elite leadoff traits—bat control, gap power, and 12 stolen bases in a strong club season—which suggests she can pressure defenses and fit a role that values versatility, consistency, and team-first energy. Yale also highlighted her for uplifting teammates, a useful sign for chemistry and locker-room fit.