Kristina Carlson brings veteran, clutch-contact value behind the plate for Jackson State
In the 2026 season, Jackson State catcher Kristina Carlson has been a steady senior presence: she’s hitting around .276 with 7 RBI, and she’s also shown timely production with two-RBI games and a two-run single in the SWAC tournament. What makes her interesting is the mix of contact hitting and defensive value—she helped control the run game with two caught stealings in that tournament game, which is exactly the kind of quiet edge coaches love. She looks like a fit for teams needing a composed, experienced catcher who competes hard and won’t shrink in pressure spots.
