Gianna Nicastro

Height:
5-8
Class:
Junior
High School:
Calhoun
Hometown:
Merrick, N.Y.

As a Sophomore (2026): Appeared in seven games between first base and pinch-hit appearances … Drew a walk against Alabama State (Feb. 13) … Recorded three putouts during the season … Named to BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

As a Freshman (2025): Made two appearances as a pinch hitter … Debuted against Le Moyne on Feb. 21 … Named to BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

Before College: Played varsity softball at Calhoun High School, serving as team captain and four-year varsity starter … Earned all-conference honors and Top 100 Softball Player recognition … Helped Calhoun win a conference championship … Competed in travel softball with Team Long Island … Received the Academic President’s Award.

Personal: Gianna Nicastro … Daughter of Carmine Nicastro and Veronica Nicastro … Chose St. John’s because of the supportive environment within the softball program … Cites her dad as the most influential person in her athletic career … Favorite foods include buffalo chicken pizza, dip and wings … Favorite sports team is the New York Yankees … Majoring in biology.