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Gatorade 2018 - 2019: Player of the Year

Softball - New Jersey

Gatorade Player of the year

Karina Gaskins

First baseman
DONOVAN CATHOLIC HS
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

0.682

Batting average

48

RBI

46

Runs scored

0.72

On-base percentage
“Karina Gaskins is scary—just a big-time hitter. Every time she swings the bat, you hold your breath. She can hit the ball out of the park no matter where you pitch her.”
Rob Stern
Head Coach Head coach at Mount. St. Dominic Academy

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7 junior first baseman had led the Griffins to a 24-1 record at the time of her selection. Gaskins batted .682 with 17 home runs, 48 RBI and 46 runs scored through 25 games. She owned an on-base percentage of .720 and a slugging percentage of 1.637. A National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American, Gaskins was also a First Team All-State selection and the NJ.Com Player of the Year.

Academic Achievement

Gaskins has maintained an A average in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Gaskins has volunteered locally on behalf of Operation Smile and youth softball programs.