Callie Yellin, a communications graduate pursuing a master's degree at RSU, is returned to the program in the summer of 2025 as a volunteer assistant after a historic playing career with the Hillcats from 2022-2025.
Yellin's tenure at RSU is among the most distinguished in the program's history, with two All-MIAA selections at catcher and one in the outfield. She also earned spots on the D2CCA All-Region First and Second Team, as well as the NFCA All-Region First Team. Her consistency at the plate and in the field was key in helping the Hillcats secure the 2022 NCAA Division II National Championship and claim the MIAA Co-Regular Season and Tournament Championships in 2024.
During her 217-game career at RSU, where she made 178 starts, Yellin achieved an impressive slash line of .320/.393/.646 over 553 plate appearances. She recorded a total of 177 hits, which ranks as the fourth most in the school's history. Among her hits, she hit 45 home runs, the second-highest number in school history, along with 35 doubles (also the second most) and five triples. Additionally, she scored 127 runs, drew 45 walks and stole 18 bases.
Before joining RSU, Yellin played a season at Vernon College. During that season, she appeared in 29 games and recorded a batting average of .328, with 21 hits in 64 at-bats. Yellin tallied eight extra-base hits, including two home runs. She also scored 20 runs, drew nine walks and recorded six stolen bases.
A native of Farmersville, Texas, Yellin excelled as a varsity starting catcher and shortstop for the Lady Farmers throughout her four years at Farmersville High School.