Payton Shimansky gives Columbia a clutch middle-order spark
Shimansky was a 2025 Second Team All-Ivy pick after posting career-best numbers, including a .325 average, .408 on-base rate, and .528 slugging with 11 doubles and four homers, and she carried that production into Ivy play with a .379 conference average and 18 runs scored. She also earned Ivy Player of the Week honors in April 2025 after a .538 week, which underscores her ability to impact big series. Her value goes beyond the box score: she combines catcher/outfielder versatility, extra-base pop, and a reputation for coming through in pressure spots.
