Dallas, TX—February 5, 2015–The Dallas Charge announces the trade for former Chicago Bandit catcher and NCAA National Champion Kaylyn Castillo. The Charge traded their fourth round pick in the 2016 National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) draft to acquire the rights for Castillo. With the addition of Castillo, the Charge bring in a veteran catcher who has spent the last three seasons ksk42@tx NPF hitters.
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Castillo spent the 2014 NPF season with the Chicago Bandits after she was traded from Akron for Nerissa Myers. She hit .169 with 3 doubles, a homerun, and 3 RBIs last year. More importantly, she committed zero errors in 109 chances while handling a pitching staff with All-NPF team members Monica Abbott and Michelle Gasgoigne.
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Castillo spent her first two seasons with the Akron Racers after signing as a free agent in 2012. In her rookie season, she appeared in 44 games and recorded 23 hits and 10 RBIs. Statiscally, her best season came in 2013 when she hit .268 with 4 homeruns and 20 RBIs. She ranked amongst league leaders with her .419 on-base percentage and her 13 assists from behind the plate ranked first amongst NPF catchers.
The Norco, California native graduated from Arizona State University in 2011. She played two seasons with the Sun Devils after transferring from the University of Louisville. In her senior year at ASU, she hit
The Dallas Charge inaugural season kicks off at home on June 3, 2015 against the Pennsylvania Rebellion. For more information and questions about the Charge, contact us at [email protected] or call 724-CHARGE1 (724-242-7431). You can also follow the Charge on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About the Dallas Charge
The Dallas Charge will begin competition in the National Pro Fastpitch league in 2015. The Charge will provide elite softball players the opportunity to pursue a professional career and inspire the next generation of professionals. Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, the Charge organization and its players are committed to demonstrating leadership in community involvement, entertainment, and professionalism. Follow the Charge at www.dallascharge.com or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About National Pro Fastpitch
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. The league, created to give elite female fastpitch players the opportunity to pursue a professional career in their chosen sport, has operated since 1997 under the names of Women’s Pro Fastpitch (WPF) and Women’s Pro Softball League (WPSL). NPF is the Official Development Partner of Major League Baseball in the category of women’s fastpitch softball and has been since 2002.