FRESHMAN (2025) - Game-By-Game Stats
- Appeared in 34 games with 11 starts in either the outfield or as designated player
- Totaled eight hits, five doubles, three RBIs and five runs scored
- Notched an RBI double against No. 6 Oregon (3/28)
- Posted an RBI and run scored in an 8-6 win at Portland State during the west coast spring break trip (3/19)
- Recorded two hits and two runs scoring during the Maryland series (3/14-16)
- Collected a hit and run score in the 5-1 Big Ten opening win over Maryland (3/14)
- Hit 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBIs and a run scored in a 6-4 win over UC Riverside at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic (2/22)
- First collegiate hit against MTSU at The Spring Games (2/7)
AROUND THE BASES:
- Defensive Player of The Year
- Rising Star Award Offensive Award MVP
- Four-Time All Region
- Batted .453 as a freshman helping team to playoffs and followed up hitting .515 as a sophomore and.535 as a junior
PERSONAL:
- Daughter of Rico and Gracie Fuller
- Has one sister, Mya
- Honor Roll With Distinction Principles List
- National Honor Society
- Plans to major in biology with goal of becoming a dentist
Fuller On Choosing Rutgers: "I loved the overall environment and everything just felt so at home."
Head Coach Kristen Butler on Fuller: "Jayla is an outstanding outfielder with the ability to get down the line quickly and covers a lot of ground. She is also very versatile at the plate. We are excited to have Jayla 'On The Banks' for the next four years!"
KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
Nickname: Jay
Major: Public Health
I chose my major because: I want to go into dentistry to help people have healthy teeth and teach them how taking care of their mouth can keep their whole body healthy
I chose Rutgers because…: I love the city and I wanted to get away from home and I feel like the environment and community was really amazing
One word to describe your Coach: Authentic
Favorite Rutgers athlete, past or present: Jillian Anderson
Best player ever competed against: Ella Harrison
Favorite place to hang out on campus: The Rodkin
The person I most admire is and why: The person I most adore is my parents because they sacrificed so much and have been with me every step of the way no matter what
If I wasn’t playing softball, I’d be: Playing volleyball because I just feel like I’m long and lengthy to play
Favorite professional athlete: Mookie Betts
Favorite professional sports team: Los Angeles Dodgers
One word to describe myself on the field: Ambitious
One word to describe myself off the field: Joyful
Few people know that I : Can sew ,but only things with holes in it
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My sister because she’s always been with me through everything
I started playing my sport because…: My sister and I did it together, and I’ve always wanted to be like her and do what she did
Favorite cereal: Fruity Pebbles
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime is: Crazy Rich Asians
The best actress to play me in a movie is…: Angela Bassett
Favorite musician/group: Mariah The Scientist
The first song I knew all the words to is: Open Arms by SZA
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Doing my curly hair routine because it takes up soo much time
Famous people I have met include: I haven’t met anybody famous sadly
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: I honestly don’t have anything I feel like when I do something good one game I forget what I do before that
Favorite all-time gift received: A brand new car
Pets I had growing up were: 1 black cat and 1 grey cat
My favorite Halloween costume growing up was: An Angel
The place in the world I would most like to visit is: Rio de Janeiro
The website I visit most often is: Amazon
My favorite teacher was: Mrs Anderson who was my 3rd grade teacher and taught me math
The quote that most resonates with me is: “ Keep It Moving “
If my life was a book, the title would be: Smiles, Struggles, and Success
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: Grey
My spirit animal is: An Elephant
One thing on my bucket list is: To visit Barbados
Phone app you cannot live without: Tiktok
