Hometown | Jacksonville, Florida |
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College | Florida – 2012 |
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olympic Experience
- 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist
World Championship Experience
- 2022 World Games Gold Medalist – Had 3 RBI
- 2018 WBSC Women’s World Championship Gold Medalist – Hit .400 (10-for-25) with 8 RBI and 4 runs scored
- 2016 WBSC Women’s World Championship Gold Medalist – Hit .524 (11-for-21) with two home runs, nine RBI and 11 runs scored
- 2014 WBSC Women’s World Championship Silver Medalist – Hit .217 (5-for-23) with five RBI, one HR and four runs scored
- 2012 WBSC Women’s World Championship Silver Medalist – Hit .300 (8-for-24) with four RBI and six runs scored
Career Highlights
- 2022 Pan American Championship gold medalist – Had four hits in six plate appearances with two RBI and four runs scored
- 2022 Canada Cup Champion – Hit .182 (2-for-11) with three runs scored
- 2019 Pan American Games Gold Medalist – Hit .300 (6-for-20) with 1 triple, 1 HR, 3 RBI and 3 runs scored
- 2018 USA Softball International Cup – Hit .688 (11-for-16) with two HR, four RBI and six runs scored
- 2018 Japan Cup – Hit .333 (1-for-3) with one RBI and two runs scored
- 2017 Pan American Championship Gold Medalist – Hit .613 with one HR, 17 runs scored and five RBI
- 2015 Pan American Games Silver Medalist – Hit .357 (5-for-14) with two RBI and one run scored
- 2011 Pan American Games Gold Medalist – Hit .500 (9-for-18) with 10 RBI and a team high 10 runs scored
- Four-time World Cup of Softball Gold Medalist
Collegiate Highlights
- 2012: NFCA First Team All-American, First Team All-SEC, SEC Player of the Year, Top 10 Finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year, SEC All-Defensive Team
- 2011: NFCA Third Team All-American, Second Team All-SEC, NCAA WCWS Co-Most Outstanding Player, SEC All-Defensive Team
- 2010: Second Team All-SEC, SEC Academic Honor Roll
- 2009: SEC All-Freshman Team, SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll
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Professional Highlights
- Plays professionally with the WPF’s OKC Spark
Get to Know …
- Favorite sport besides softball: basketball
- Three favorite books: Bible, “Redeeming Love” and anything by Beth Moore
- Three Favorite movies: Pride and Prejudice, The Sound of Music and You’ve Got Mail
- What it means to play for USA Softball: The opportunity to represent the United States in softball is such an honor! We get to travel the world showcasing our country’s love and talent for the game of softball, and also represent as people; an example of the United States’ values, diversity, and culture. On the field and off of the field, I strive to give my best, respect others, and be a light.
- What do you enjoy most about softball: I love being a part of a team! Connecting on and off the field with teammates is my favorite part of the game. Long bus rides, rain delays, playing cards in the lobby, and long talks with friends are moments I cherish.
- What is your favorite softball memory: I loved playing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics alongside my very best friends. We trained together for years, faced a lot of challenges together. Our friendship grew deep, and to get to be Olympic teammates together was a special gift I’ll always remember.
- What is the best advice you’ve ever received: In college I learned to merge my faith and softball. I was encouraged to love the community that God made me a part of.
- What #MotivationMonday would you like to share with USA Softball fans: Be kind to a teammate today. You never know what people are struggling with off of the field. Love, encourage, and compliment someone on your team.