Erica Estrada is Long Beach State’s speed-and-defense spark with a bigger 2026 role
In the 2026 season, Erica Estrada moved from mostly pinch-running in her first two years into the lineup and started the first 11 games in center field before a minor injury; she hit .171 with 4 steals, 14 runs, and 7 hits, while the coaching staff still highlighted her as a strong defensive outfielder and a weapon on the bases. That profile makes her valuable if a team wants an energizer: speed, range, and a slapper-style game, even if the bat is still developing.
