Gabriella Shadek brings elite power, game-changing defense, and big-league catcher value to Duke
Shadek arrived at Duke after a dominant high-school résumé: in the 2024-25 season she hit .517 with 13 home runs, 34 RBI, a .704 on-base percentage, and a 2.021 OPS, while also controlling the running game behind the plate. She is a high-intensity, selective hitter with rare pull-power and real defensive impact at catcher, plus the poise and work ethic that come with being a state home-run record holder and Gatorade Player of the Year. If you need a catcher who can change a game on both sides of the ball, she fits.
