Arianna Alaniz
True freshman from Palmview, Texas, Arianna Alaniz is a Criminal Justice Major at TAMUK. She has been selected as the ‘South Texan Spotlight’ athlete for the issue. Prior to this weekend’s games, she has a 5-3 record on the season. She allows the third lowest opposing batting average at .154. She’s tied for the second most strikeouts with 75 and has the second least hits allowed with 23. Alaniz is also 12th in the LSC in ERA, Batters SO Looking, and wins.
Alaniz has been named LSC Pitcher of the Week back to back weeks from her stellar performance. The true freshman had started four of the last five games. In those four games Alaniz pitched the full games totaling 43 strikeouts while only allowing three runs.
Q: Favorite experience/moment at TAMUK?
A: My favorite moment here at TAMUK was being able to meet real good friends through softball . They have always pushed me to be a better person on and off the field. Also, being named back to back LSC Pitcher of the week.
Q: What does your game day routine look like?
A: My game day routine always starts off with a good breakfast and an Alani. Once at the field, I go through dynamic warmups, stretching of my legs and arms, band work, and then get into the bullpen and go through my spin work, K drill, walk throughs and then work through all my pitches.
Q: What are your goals after college?
A: My goals after college is to be able to teach. Also, help girls that are interested in pitching and get into a job related in my field of study.
