NC State’s Ellington Whitaker Brings Steady Gloves, Veteran Grit Behind the Plate
In the 2025 season, NC State catcher Ellington Whitaker appeared in 16 games behind the plate and delivered her first career home run on Feb. 22 against Central Michigan, while also earning a spot on the 2025 All-ACC Academic Team[1][3][4]. A Baylor transfer with experience across catcher and infield, she was praised by coach Lindsay Leftwich for high-level catching, zone control, and a relentless work ethic[2]. If you want a dependable backstop who adds maturity, defensive flexibility, and quiet toughness, Whitaker looks like a smart fit[1][2].
