St. John's University Athletics
2023 Softball Roster
Katie Whittaker
- Position:
- Catcher / Utility
- Height:
- 5-6
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- San Marcos
- Hometown:
- San Marcos, Calif.
As a Junior in 2025: Did not see game action due to injury.
As a Sophomore in 2024: Played in 41 games with 35 starts primarily at catcher … tallied 11 hits, two home runs and eight RBIs … led the team with 20 walks … logged seven runs scored and three doubles.
As a Freshman in 2023: Appeared in 39 games with 38 starts and 30 behind the plate ... finished third on the team with a .323 average ... led the team with 10 home runs ... named BIG EAST Freshman Player of the Week on Feb. 13 after she hit .800 with a pair of home runs including a grand slam ... hit two round-trippers in the BIG EAST Tournament.
Before St. John’s: Played at San Marcos High School for four years and captained the team her senior season … named San Marcos Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 … tabbed to All-League First Team in 2021 and 2022 … Member of the All-CIF First Team in 2021 and 2022 … named High School MVP in 2021 and 2022 … was a member of the San Marcos squad that won the division championship in 2021 … travel team was the Batbusters Fullerton
Personal: Born and raised in San Marcos, Calif. … born Sept. 17, 2004 … daughter of Jon and Cristy Whittaker … has two brothers, Chase and Shane Whittaker… Shane was a member of the baseball team at Concordia (Nebraska) University … intended major is business.
Whittaker up close...
Age you started playing softball: 4 years old
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Pregame Song: All I Do Is Win by DJ Khaled
Favorite Food: Chipotle bowl with white rice, chicken, sour cream, lettuce, and cheese
Most Memorable Softball Moment: Winning states in 12u
Best piece of softball advice you ever received: “Stop thinking and let your body do the work”