Katie Dunakin
2024 P, 1B
Katie has committed to play softball at University of Tulsa
  • Summary

  • Hitting

  • Agility

  • Strength

Summary

Bat Speed

Best: 77.3 MPH Avg: 76.6 MPH

Exit Velocity

Best: 72.4 MPH Avg: 67.6 MPH

Launch Angle

12.4 Deg.

Hitting Distance

Best: 176 FT Avg: 119 FT

Vertical Jump

16 IN

Grip Strength

64.8 / 70.8 (left / right)

Hitting

Bat SpeedAvg.
76.6 MPH
Max
77.3 MPH
Exit VelocityAvg.
67.6 MPH
Max
72.4 MPH
Launch Angle 12.4 Deg.  
Hitting DistanceAvg.
119 FT
Max
176 FT

Agility

Vertical Jump 16 IN  

Strength

Grip Strength 64.8 / 70.8 (left / right)

Player

Name: Katie Dunakin
Birthdate: 05/18/06
Uniform Number: 18
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170
Throws From: R
Bats From: R
Primary Position: P
Secondary Positions: 1B
Home City & State: Aliso Viejo, CA
Phone: (949) 322-5452
Email: katelyn.dunakin@gmail.com

Parent-1

Name: Christopher Dunakin
Phone: (949) 300-0939
Email: cdunakin@yahoo.com

Parent-2

Name: Shannon Dunakin
Phone: (562) 712-6401
Email: sdunakin@yahoo.com

College Information

College Commitment: University of Tulsa

High School

Graduation Year: 2024
GPA: 3.75
Anticipated College Major: Psychology
High School: Aliso Niguel
HS Address / City / State: 28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, CA

Highlights & Achievements

3.75 GPA @ Aliso Niguel H.S., Aliso Viejo, CA

Multisport athlete with a sole focus on competing in softball in college. Currently also competing at high levels in high school basketball (Aliso Niguel High School Varsity - #65 2024 player/#15 2024 SF in CA - https://www.prepgirlshoops.com/player/katie-dunakin/) and have competed at high levels in soccer (starting at goalie for the AYSO Western National Championship team in 2017 & 2018).

High School Sports

Varsity Softball & Varsity Basketball


Awards & Articles

2023 Extra Inning Spotlight
https://extrainningsoftball.com/the-last-inning-may-10-2023-spotlighting-2024-extra-elite-100-rhp-katelyn-dunakin-indy-gators-upcoming-tourney-yoy-gots-to-chill-gta-6-news/

2022 Extra Inning Extra Elite 100 Player Rankings C/O 2024:
https://extrainningsoftball.com/weve-hit-americas-top-40-the-2024-extra-elite-100-player-rankings-s-40-31-sept-6-2022/

2021 Extra Inning Extra Elite 100 Player Rankings C/O 2024:
https://extrainningsoftball.com/here-we-go-the-2024-extra-elite-100-player-rankings-begin-with-s-100-91-aug-23-2021/

OnDeck 2021 Irvine Tryout - Review & Selections (Featured Player): https://ondecksoftball.net/tryouts/schedule/irvine-tryout-2021

OnDeck Player Profile:
https://ondecksoftball.net/players/view/katelyn-dunakin

Aliso Niguel High School Varsity Basketball - PrepGirlsHoops.com - #65 2024 player/#15 2024 SF in CA: https://www.prepgirlshoops.com/player/katie-dunakin/

Extracurricular

Girl Scouts of the USA - Bronze & Silver Awards

Travel Team Experience

2022-2023: Powersurge Gold/Walling 18U
2021 (Fall): Firecrackers Premier RTY 16U
2018-2021: Firecrackers Brashear/TDR 2024 (12U & 14U)
2017: Firecrackers Brashear/Thornburg (12U)

Private Coaches

Kim Reeder - Seven Strong Softball - Pitching/Recruiting (coachkim@sevenstrongsoftball.com; 831/521-7925)

Jason Iuli - Powerhouse Mechanics - Pitching (jason@powerhousemechanics.com; 619/453-8116)

Ayssa Razo - Powerhouse Mechanics - Pitching (coachalyssarazo@gmail.com; 831/262-4326)

Becky Newbry Turi - Hitting (Univ. of Washington Softball Alumni - beckyturi9@gmail.com; 949/702-2253)

Athletic References

Kim Reeder - Seven Strong Softball - Pitching/Recruiting (coachkim@sevenstrongsoftball.com; 831/521-7925)

Jason Iuli - Powerhouse Mechanics - Pitching (jason@powerhousemechanics.com; 619/453-8116)

Alyssa Razo - Powerhouse Mechanics - Pitching (coachalyssarazo@gmail.com; 831/262-4326)

Becky Newbry Turi - Hitting (Univ. of Washington Softball Alumni - beckyturi9@gmail.com; 949/702-2253)

Randie Baldwin - Head Coach @ Aliso Niguel H.S. (rlbaldwin@capousd.org; 951/201-5942)

Celeste Berouty/Elevated Fastpitch Solutions - Recruiting (elevatedfpsolutions@gmail.com; 310/200-5022)

Stats, Highlights & Videos

2023 High School (CIF-SS)
* Pitching: 13-1 record (6 saves) + 77.1 IP + 1.98 ERA + 1.07 WHIP + 48 Ks vs. 8 BB + BB/IP .104
* Hitting: 98 AB + .506 AVE. + 1.443 OPS + 7 HR + 34 RBIs (hit safely in 27 of 29 games)
* Awards: MVP CIF South Coast League + Aliso Niguel H.S. Team Outstanding Player + CIF Scholar Athlete

2022 18U Summer (Zoom Into June + Colorado Sparkler Power Pool 8th Pl. + Alliance Championship):
* Pitching: 33.2 IP; ERA - 2.67; WHIP - 1.41; K/BB - 3.08; BB/IP - .21
* Hitting: .588 BA/1.424 OPS (20 PA)
* Awards: 18U Future Star Game Selection

2022 16U Summer (Top Gun Invitational & TC Nationals Gold Champions)
* Pitching: IP - 33.0; ERA - 0.21; R/Game - 1.91; WHIP - 1.06; K/BB - 2.67; BB/IP - 0.27
* Hitting: .444 BA/1.14 OPS (21 PA)
* Awards: All Tournament Team (TC Nationals)

2022 High School (CIF-SS D1)
* Pitching: IP - 46.2; ERA - 1.62; WHIP - 1.09; K/BB - 2.6; FPS% - 65.2%; P/IP - 14.5
* Hitting: .345 BA/.845 OPS (74 ABs)
* All CIF South Coast League

2021 Spring/Summer:
* Pitching: IP - 181.2 + ERA - 1.96 + WHIP - 1.12 + K/BB - 2.4 + FPS% -68.3% + P/IP - 14.0
* Hitting: .410 BA/.882 OPS (142 ABs)

2022 Colorado Sparkler - 18U Future Stars Game (only 2024/undergraduate pitcher):
May 2023 - Rapsodo - Rise (63 mph) + FB (62 mph) + Change (48 mph)May 2023 - Rapsodo - Drop (62 mph) + Curve (62 mph) + FB (61 mph)
MORE STATS, HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS AT:

https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/katelyn_dunakin

https://ondecksoftball.net/players/view/katelyn-dunakin
Softball Highlights: 2023 CIF South Coast League MVP
2023 Aliso Niguel H.S. Most Outstanding Player
2023 CIF Scholar Athlete

2022 Extra Inning Extra Elite 100 C/O 2024 - Top 40 Overall Player & Top 30 "Pitcher Duo" (e.g., primary P that plays multiple positions +/or high level hitter)

2021 Extra Inning Extra Elite 100 C/O 2024 - Top 100 Overall Player & Top 60 "Pitcher Duo" (e.g., primary P that plays multiple positions +/or high level hitter)

On Deck Rosetta Canyon Jamboree Invitee 2021 & 2022 (2021 Irvine Tryout - Highlighted Athlete)

Powersurge 16U Gold - 2022 TC Nationals (Gold Championship - All Tournament Selection)

Powersurge 18U Gold - 2022 Colorado Sparkler Power Pool (Champion Bracket - 8th Place)

18U Future Stars TV Game Selection/Invitee - 2022 Colorado Sparkler

All League (CIF - SS - Div. II - South Coast - Second Team) & Future Star Award @ Aliso Niguel H.S. - 2022

Starting Pitcher 2020-2021: Firecrackers Brashear/TDR 14U - Alliance Tier 1 (9th Place) & TC Nationals (5th Place)

Starting Pitcher 2018-2019: Firecrackers TDR 12U - PGF Premier & TCS World Series (Finalist)

Starting Pitcher 2017-2018: American Athletics 12U - PGF Platinum (8th place)

Starting Pitcher 2017: 10U USA Softball California State Champions (AVGS)

SEE: SportsRecruits (https://sportsrecruits.com/athlete/katelyn_dunakin)

Camps/Showcases

SUMMER 2023:

Zoom Into June (06/09/23 - 06/11/23, Chino Hills, CA)

Top Gun - Maverick National Invitational (06/15/23 - 06/18/23, Kansas City Metro)

Colorado Sparkler - National Power Pool (06/25/23 - 07/02/23, Aurora, CO)

Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series (07/23/23 - 07/30/23, Chino Hills BLD, CA)

Game Highlights

#NotJustaPO (Complete Game/Game Winning HR)
GAME PITCHING/HITTING - 6.2 IP + 0 R + 6 K's + 0 BB & Game Winning HR vs. San Juan Hills H.S.(6/21/2023)#BigGamePitcher (Complete Game W in State Tourney)
CIF TOURNAMENT 2023 - 7 IP + 4 H + 0 R + 0 BB + 6 Ks (5/4/2023) - CIF-SS Game vs. La Canada H.S. #NotJustaPO (Complete Game + Game Winning HR)
GAME PITCHING/HITTING - 7 IP + 1 BB + 5 Ks & Game Winning HR (defeating CIF #25 Hart H.S.) "Getting Outs" & "Putting up Donuts" vs. Top Travel Teams
Alliance Super Cup games against Sorcerer Gabales 18U & Corona Angels Tyson 18U (8 IP+0 R +5 H+2 BB+6 Ks)
Aliso Niguel H.S. - 2022 First Half-Season Highlights


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