2025 Softball Roster

Colleen Murphy
Colleen Murphy
Brian C. Smith

17 Ava Kang

  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Vienna, Va.
  • High School Holton-Arms

Biography

2025 (Junior)
  • Appeared in 23 games, starting eight
  • Slashed .227/.393/.227, recording an RBI against UT Arlington on February 22
  • Went a perfect 6-6 on stolen base attempts, most on the team without getting caught
2024 (Sophomore)
  • Appeared in 33 games, starting nine
  • Recorded an RBI against Bryant on March 12
  • Went 6-6 on stolen base attempts, including 2-2 in a win over Fairfield on March 13
2023 (First Year)
  • Appeared in 28 games while starting in 13 
  • Recorded four runs and five hits 
  • Recorded one double and two RBI
  • Recorded three stolen bases
Before Yale: 
  • Most valuable player all four years at Holton Arms High School
  • Three-time team captain
  • All-ISL selection in 2022
  • Represented Team South Korea at the 2021 and 2022 TCS International Challenge
  • 2021 silver medalist.
Personal: A part of a yearly medical mission trip to Roatan, Honduras, to give eye care to residents. Camp counselor at a camp for children with special needs.
 
Why Yale? "Because of the rich history, kind and supportive atmosphere, and the amazing opportunities available. As I was searching for a place to continue my academic and softball career, I knew I wanted to go somewhere where I would be pushed to my fullest potential while also creating fun and exciting memories along the way. When I first looked at Yale, every aspect drew me in. From the softball team, classes, people, and especially the food, I knew this was the perfect place for me."

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Historical Player Information

  • 17

    2023First Year

    UTIL
    17
  • 17

    2024Sophomore

    UTIL
    17
  • 17

    2025Junior

    UTIL
    17