2015 Softball Roster
Zito, Carissa
Jersey Number 18
Carissa Zito
- Position:
- C
- Height:
- 5-8
- B/T:
- R/R
- Class:
- Junior
- Major:
- Psychology
- Hometown:
- Anaheim, Calif.
- High School:
- Valencia
Bio
Why Lehigh? “I love the architecture and the small town feel of Bethlehem. Coach Troyan was a big reason for my final choice because he is the nicest person I have ever met.”
On Coach Troyan: “He may seem very sweet and calm when you first meet him but once you get to know him you realize that he is also hilarious and super energetic. He wants nothing but the best for everyone and would do anything to help others out, especially his players.”
On the Lehigh softball experience: “I have heard nothing but great things about this team. When Coach Troyan first recruited me he told me that the girls are a family and that he likes to think of himself as the father figure. As soon as I got here I knew I’d joined the family and couldn’t wait to play the sport I love with these girls.”
As a senior: Team captain...made 26 starts behind the plate... thrown out 8-of-19 would-be base stealers... has three doubles and eight RBIs on the season... went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and four RBIs in win over Youngstown State (2/27)... two-run double versus Albany (3/6) … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a junior: Appeared in 28 games... made 16 starts behind the plate... served as primary catcher for Christine Campbell... hit first career home run in win over Bucknell (4/4)... had two hits and two RBI at UMBC (4/18)...is 6-for-11 with four runs, two doubles and five RBI over last six games.
As a sophomore: Started in 10 games while making 31 appearances… saw time at shortstop and behind the plate… Lehigh’s top pinch-hitting option off the bench, going 4-for-13... had 12 hits, including two doubles and eight RBI this season... had two-run double versus nationally-ranked South Alabama (2/22)...had pinch-hit two run single at Bucknell (4/12)... batted .471 (8-for-17) with runners in scoring position… Lehigh softball Coaches Award recipient.
As a freshman: Went 11-for-45 at the plate in 31 games… made ten starts including three at shortstop and five at DP… second on team in pinch hits with 3-for-15… missed last six games of regular season due to injury…had two-run singles in wins over Iona (3/3) and Holy Cross (3/21).
In high school: Four year varsity player… four year scholar athlete… played travel softball for OC Lionettes.
Personal: Daughter of Carmen Morast and Thayne Zito… enjoys photography, fashion and cosmetics.
CAREER STATISTICS
Getting to Know Carissa
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? I will never get over the architecture here. Every day will be a good day when you have the privilege to walk around this campus.
Major & Why: Psychology with a focus in child development because I love talking to kids and hearing what they have to say.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Psychology
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Bread
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Ed Sheeran
Favorite Movie: Rise of the Guardians
Favorite TV Show: American Horror Story
Favorite Website: Tumblr
Favorite Pro Team: Anaheim Angels
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Chad Johnson
Hobbies: Makeup, photography, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Seventeen
Place I'd Like To Visit: England
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Any musical skill
Dream Job: A child Psychologist
If I Didn't Play Softball, I Would Play: basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Move to Paris and open up a bakery and donate half to charity. Then put the rest into savings.
On Coach Troyan: “He may seem very sweet and calm when you first meet him but once you get to know him you realize that he is also hilarious and super energetic. He wants nothing but the best for everyone and would do anything to help others out, especially his players.”
On the Lehigh softball experience: “I have heard nothing but great things about this team. When Coach Troyan first recruited me he told me that the girls are a family and that he likes to think of himself as the father figure. As soon as I got here I knew I’d joined the family and couldn’t wait to play the sport I love with these girls.”
As a senior: Team captain...made 26 starts behind the plate... thrown out 8-of-19 would-be base stealers... has three doubles and eight RBIs on the season... went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and four RBIs in win over Youngstown State (2/27)... two-run double versus Albany (3/6) … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As a junior: Appeared in 28 games... made 16 starts behind the plate... served as primary catcher for Christine Campbell... hit first career home run in win over Bucknell (4/4)... had two hits and two RBI at UMBC (4/18)...is 6-for-11 with four runs, two doubles and five RBI over last six games.
As a sophomore: Started in 10 games while making 31 appearances… saw time at shortstop and behind the plate… Lehigh’s top pinch-hitting option off the bench, going 4-for-13... had 12 hits, including two doubles and eight RBI this season... had two-run double versus nationally-ranked South Alabama (2/22)...had pinch-hit two run single at Bucknell (4/12)... batted .471 (8-for-17) with runners in scoring position… Lehigh softball Coaches Award recipient.
As a freshman: Went 11-for-45 at the plate in 31 games… made ten starts including three at shortstop and five at DP… second on team in pinch hits with 3-for-15… missed last six games of regular season due to injury…had two-run singles in wins over Iona (3/3) and Holy Cross (3/21).
In high school: Four year varsity player… four year scholar athlete… played travel softball for OC Lionettes.
Personal: Daughter of Carmen Morast and Thayne Zito… enjoys photography, fashion and cosmetics.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | Avg. | GP-GS | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB-ATT |
| 2013 | .244 | 31-10 | 45 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 1-1 |
| 2014 | .261 | 31-10 | 46 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 3-4 |
| 2015 | .250 | 28-16 | 48 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1-1 |
| 2016 | .178 | 36-26 | 73 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 3-3 |
| Total | .226 | 126-62 | 212 | 30 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 14 | 42 | 8-9 |
Getting to Know Carissa
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? I will never get over the architecture here. Every day will be a good day when you have the privilege to walk around this campus.
Major & Why: Psychology with a focus in child development because I love talking to kids and hearing what they have to say.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Psychology
Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library
Favorite Food: Bread
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Musical Artist: Ed Sheeran
Favorite Movie: Rise of the Guardians
Favorite TV Show: American Horror Story
Favorite Website: Tumblr
Favorite Pro Team: Anaheim Angels
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Chad Johnson
Hobbies: Makeup, photography, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Seventeen
Place I'd Like To Visit: England
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Any musical skill
Dream Job: A child Psychologist
If I Didn't Play Softball, I Would Play: basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Move to Paris and open up a bakery and donate half to charity. Then put the rest into savings.
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