Carissa Hernandez is the glue behind NSU’s defense
In the 2025 season, Northwestern State catcher Carissa Hernandez started 26 games behind the plate and appeared in 32 total games, showing the kind of steady, high-usage role coaches love. She also delivered her first career RBI double against Southeastern, a small but telling sign of clutch-upside. At 5-foot-3, she isn’t a stat-sheet bully; her value is in toughness, reliability, and handling a demanding catching workload. If you want a hardworking backstop who brings energy, consistency, and team-first vibes, she fits the bill.
