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Karissa Carlton

RHP
NORTH SMITHFIELD HS
NORTH SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-4
Press Release

Peak Performance

16-1

Record

0.72

ERA

170

Strikeouts

17

Walks
“Karissa Carlton is hands down the best pitcher I have seen since the pitching rubber was moved back to the college distance of 43 feet.”
Bill Aquilante
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-4 senior right-handed pitcher posted a 16-1 record along with a 0.72 ERA in the circle this past season, leading the Lady Northmen (16-1) to the Division II state tournament. Carlton struck out 170 batters and walked just 17 in 97 innings pitch

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Academic Achievement

Carlton has maintained a B average in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

A competitive equestrian rider, she has volunteered locally using horsemanship to provide therapeutic services to children and adults with developmental disorders.