Skylar Johnston

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Virginia Beach, Va.
High School:
Fordham

2020 - Senior Season

Appeared in 18 games, including 16 starts at first base where she compiled a .977 fielding percentage
Recorded a pair of pinch hit home runs in two games against Bucknell
Went 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored against Lehigh (2/28)

2019 - Junior Season

Started 57 of the Wolfpack's 58 games and made an appearance in every one of the team's outings
Played at first base or as designated hitter for the majority of the season
Led the team in doubles with 10 on the year
Tallied 11 multi-hit and six multi-RBI performances during her junior campaign

2018 - Sophomore Season (Fordham)

One of three players to start all 56 games
Turned in a team-best 57 hits and 12 doubles while ranking second on the team with a .315 batting average, .613 slugging percentage and 14 home runs
Tallied 14 multi-hit and 12 multi-RBI performances, as well as a pair of multi-homer outings
Helped her team to an Atlantic 10 championship title and automatic NCAA Regional berth

2017 - Freshman Season (Fordham)

Collected First Team All-Conference and All-Rookie honors after compiling a .491 batting average against A-10 opponents
Played in 60 of a possible 63 contests, earning the start in 52 of them
Batted .318 with 50 hits, nine doubles and 30 RBI to rank in the top six among the team in all four categories
Helped her team to an Atlantic 10 championship title and automatic NCAA Regional berth

High School / Prep Career

A four-year letter winner at First Colonial High School
Earned First Team All-District, First Team All-Region, First Team All-State and First Team All-Tidewater her final three years
Named Offensive Player of the Year as a junior and was team captain and MVP as a senior
Finished third in Virginia state history for career home runs
Played travel ball with Virginia Legends U18s

Why she chose NC State - “I chose NC State because of the academics provided from the Poole College of Management and the coaching staff. Coach Patrick and Coach Swift have a lot of knowledge about the game and a great hitting philosophy, so I’m excited to be challenged and grow as a player. NC State is a beautiful school and has a great vibe. I’m extremely grateful and blessed for the opportunity to finish my athletic career strong in the ACC. Go Pack!”