Rutgers University Athletics

Freshman (2023) - Game-By-Game Stats

• Batted .400 (2-for-5) with an RBI and a run scored in the weekend series with Purdue (Mar. 31 - Apr. 2)
• Became the 10th Scarlet Knight to record a home run with her first career dinger in a 7-5 series opening win at Illinois (Mar. 24) 
• Notched an RBI double in a 6-3 win over Mercer at the Bubly Invitational (Mar. 10)
• Was 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI as Rutgers swung for 14 hits by seven different Scarlet Knights in a 16-1 run-rule win over Mississippi Valley State at the Mardi Gras Classic (Feb. 17)
• Drove in a pair of runs in an 8-1 win over Missouri State at Mardi Gras Classic giving RU its best start since 1980 (Feb. 17)
• Made her Rutgers debut with a double in first at-bat, one of six team doubles tying for the most in a game dating back to records since 2004, in an 8-0 win over Utah Valley at the NorCal Classic in the season opener (Feb. 10)
• Walked in a run in an 8-5 win versus Seattle at the NorCal Kickoff (Feb. 11)

PRIOR TO RUTGERS:

• Nominated for Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year
• Region 2 Player of the Year (2021)
• Three-time Kentucky Softball Coaches Association All-State (2021, 2019, 2018)
• All A State Champion (2021)
• All A Tournament MVP (2021)
• Four-time district champion (2021, 2019, 2017, 2016)
• Three-time All-A Region champions  (2021, 2019, 2016)
• Three-time all-region (2021, 2019, 2018)
• Four-time all-district (2021, 2019, 2017, 2018)
• Five-time academic all-district (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
• Batted .566 with 15 home runs, 16 doubles, 44 runs scored, 54 RBIs and nine stolen bases as a sophomore
• Played for club team Louisville Lady Sluggers 
• All-district in basketball (2019)
• Two-time All-A Regional basketball champion (2020, 2017)

PERSONAL:

• Daughter of Jason and Kimberly Collins
• Has two brothers, Cooper & Carson, and one sister, Courtney
• Member of the National Beta Club and 4H
• Major is undecided

COLLINS ON CHOOSING RUTGERS: "I chose Rutgers because I have always dreamed of playing softball at a school that not only offers great athletic opportunities, but also emphasizes their academics. Rutgers has a warm and welcoming environment and the coaching staff has always made it a priority to make me feel welcome."
 
HEAD COACH KRISTEN BUTLER ON COLLINS: "Calista is an offensive threat that will make an immediate impact to our lineup. Her plate presence will be contagious and help lead our offense. She will also add depth to our corner infield positions. Calista is very strong academically and embodies a true Rutgers student-athlete."