2021 Softball Roster
Jersey Number 22
Dani Elder
- Height:
- 5-4
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- Clear Springs
- Hometown:
- League City, Texas
HONORS
CAREER
Made 94 appearances, including 77 starts ... Held a .243 career batting average with seven doubles, 10 home runs and 41 RBI.
2021 (SENIOR)
Started in 34 games this season for the Maroon & White, including 36 appearances… Tallied a double and RBI against Tulsa (2/27)… Launched two homers and five RBI against Sam Houston State (3/3)… Recorded three RBI and two home runs in the Reveille Classic… Went a perfect 3-for-3 in the doubleheader against Texas A&M-CC, with a two home runs and two RBI… Went 2-for-3 against No. 4 Alabama (3/1)… Notched a hit against No. 23 Texas State (4/6)… Laced a double against Sam Houston (4/14)… Tallied a hit against Ole Miss (4/17)… Delivered an RBI pinch hit single against No. 17 Kentucky… Garnered an RBI against No. 4 Florida (5/9)… Had a double and two RBI against Wichita State (5/21)… Drove in two runs against Morgan State (5/22)…Recorded an RBI against Wichita State (5/22)… Compiled 18 RBI and six home runs on the year.
2020 (JUNIOR)
Appeared in 16 games, while starting in 13… Posted a .323 batting average with two home runs and 10 hits... Recorded a hit vs. Abilene Christian (2/8)…Tallied a run against No. 5 Arizona (2/20)… Went 2-for-2 against Southeastern Louisiana with two RBI… Blasted a home run and grand slam against No. 10 Kentucky, compiling eight RBI on the weekend (3/7 and 3/9).
2019 (SOPHOMORE)
Appeared in 30 games, starting 23 ... Posted a .255 batting average with two home runs, three doubles, 13 RBI and 12 runs scored ... Recorded the first RBI and run of her career against Prairie View A&M (2/13) ... Notched her first career hit, a double, against Cal Poly (2/22) ... Homered for the first time in her career as she went 2-for-3 against No. 4 Alabama (3/22).
2018 (FRESHMAN)
Appeared in 12 games, starting seven at catcher and 3B … Made her first career start against Nebraska (2/22) at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic … Recorded 22 putouts and one assist.
PREVIOUS ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Named 24-5A Newcomer of the Year in 2014 … Earned 2nd team All-District and All-County honorable mention honors in 2015 … Hit a walk-off grand slam to beat district-rival Brazoswood for the first time in history in 2015 … Helped lead her team to their first playoff appearance in school history in 2015 … 2016 & 2017 1st team All-District … 2017 2nd team All-County selection ... Elected senior captain at Clear Springs High School … Ranked No. 44 in FloSoftball’s Top 100 for 2017 … Finished first at the 2013 ASA Nationals (14U), 2012 Triple Crown Ronald McDonald (14U) and placed third at Triple Crown Fireworks (18U Gold) with Impact Gold … Finished third at Triple Crown Nationals (18U Gold) in 2016 with Sudden Impact.
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Favorites:
Miscellaneous:
- Spring 2020 SEC Honor Roll
- Spring 2021 SEC Honor Roll
| Category | Career High |
| At Bats | 4, 4x, last vs. No. 10 Kentucky (3/9/20) |
| Hits | 2, 12x, last vs. No. 4 Alabama (4/1/21) |
| Runs | 3, 2x last vs. Texas A&M-CC (3/30/21) |
| Home runs | 2, 2x, last vs. Texas A&M-CC (3/30/21) |
| RBI | 5 at Sam Houston (3/3/21) |
| Walks | 2, 2x last vs. Tulsa (2/26/21) |
| Stolen Bases | 1, 2x vs. Lamar (3/7/21) |
CAREER
Made 94 appearances, including 77 starts ... Held a .243 career batting average with seven doubles, 10 home runs and 41 RBI.
2021 (SENIOR)
Started in 34 games this season for the Maroon & White, including 36 appearances… Tallied a double and RBI against Tulsa (2/27)… Launched two homers and five RBI against Sam Houston State (3/3)… Recorded three RBI and two home runs in the Reveille Classic… Went a perfect 3-for-3 in the doubleheader against Texas A&M-CC, with a two home runs and two RBI… Went 2-for-3 against No. 4 Alabama (3/1)… Notched a hit against No. 23 Texas State (4/6)… Laced a double against Sam Houston (4/14)… Tallied a hit against Ole Miss (4/17)… Delivered an RBI pinch hit single against No. 17 Kentucky… Garnered an RBI against No. 4 Florida (5/9)… Had a double and two RBI against Wichita State (5/21)… Drove in two runs against Morgan State (5/22)…Recorded an RBI against Wichita State (5/22)… Compiled 18 RBI and six home runs on the year.
2020 (JUNIOR)
Appeared in 16 games, while starting in 13… Posted a .323 batting average with two home runs and 10 hits... Recorded a hit vs. Abilene Christian (2/8)…Tallied a run against No. 5 Arizona (2/20)… Went 2-for-2 against Southeastern Louisiana with two RBI… Blasted a home run and grand slam against No. 10 Kentucky, compiling eight RBI on the weekend (3/7 and 3/9).
2019 (SOPHOMORE)
Appeared in 30 games, starting 23 ... Posted a .255 batting average with two home runs, three doubles, 13 RBI and 12 runs scored ... Recorded the first RBI and run of her career against Prairie View A&M (2/13) ... Notched her first career hit, a double, against Cal Poly (2/22) ... Homered for the first time in her career as she went 2-for-3 against No. 4 Alabama (3/22).
2018 (FRESHMAN)
Appeared in 12 games, starting seven at catcher and 3B … Made her first career start against Nebraska (2/22) at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic … Recorded 22 putouts and one assist.
PREVIOUS ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Named 24-5A Newcomer of the Year in 2014 … Earned 2nd team All-District and All-County honorable mention honors in 2015 … Hit a walk-off grand slam to beat district-rival Brazoswood for the first time in history in 2015 … Helped lead her team to their first playoff appearance in school history in 2015 … 2016 & 2017 1st team All-District … 2017 2nd team All-County selection ... Elected senior captain at Clear Springs High School … Ranked No. 44 in FloSoftball’s Top 100 for 2017 … Finished first at the 2013 ASA Nationals (14U), 2012 Triple Crown Ronald McDonald (14U) and placed third at Triple Crown Fireworks (18U Gold) with Impact Gold … Finished third at Triple Crown Nationals (18U Gold) in 2016 with Sudden Impact.
ELDER UP CLOSE:
Favorites:
- Favorite class subject: Math and Science
- Favorite social media site: Twitter
- Favorite emoji: Steam coming out nose emoji
- Favorite type of music: Rap
- Favorite food: Tacos and queso
- Favorite binge watching TV show: Friends
- Favorite movie: Benchwarmers
- Favorite animal: Cat
- Favorite part about the sport of softball: Being able to play with my best friends
- Favorite sport to play other than softball: Volleyball
- Favorite Aggie tradition: Ring dunk
- Favorite Karaoke song to sing: Tequila
- Favorite place to vacation: Mexico
Miscellaneous:
- My nickname is: Dani
- One word to describe me when I’m on the field: Passionate
- One word to describe me away from the field: Fun and crazy
- The person who has had the greatest impact on my athletic career: Dad
- The accomplishment (athletic or non-athletic) that I am most proud of: Getting my Aggie Ring
- The most famous athlete I have met: Riley Sartain
- Best pump-up song: Kream
- When I was little, I dreamed of being a: Teacher
- Early bird or night owl: night owl
- The reality show I would most like to participate in is: Friends and Mind Hunter
- I can’t believe I watch this show: Mind Hunter
- My best non-athletic talent(s): dancing
- My most annoying habit: Cleaning
- My superstitions: Putting on uniform the same way every time
- If I had a million dollars, I would: Save it for myself
- The teammate who will surprise people the most this year: Rylen Wiggins
- The teammate who can always make me laugh: Gabby Moreno and Ashlynn Walls
- The teammate who dominates in the weight room: Meagan Smith and Haley Lee
- Teammate most likely to be on People’s “Best Dressed” list: Taudrea Sinnie
- Teammate most likely to become president: Gabby Moreno
- America’s Got Talent: Grace Uribe
- America’s Next Top Model: Shaylee Ackerman
- American Ninja Warrior: Haley Lee
- The Amazing Race: Hannah Mayo
- The Bachelorette: Kelbi Fortenberry
- Big Brother: Kayla Garcia
- Dancing with the Stars: Bre Warren
- Fixer Upper: Mariana Torres
- Friends: Ashley Daugherty
- Gossip Girl: Makinzy Herzog
- Lip Sync Battle: Hannah Mayo
- The Office: Gabby Moreno
- Shark Tank: Mayce Allen
- Survivor: Trinity Cannon
- Top Chef: Kelsey Broadus
- The Voice: Grace Uribe
Fall Ball Press Conference: Trisha Ford
Monday, October 06
Liberty Postgame: Texas A&M
Sunday, May 18
NCAA Regional Day 3: Liberty Postgame
Sunday, May 18
Highlights: Texas A&M 5, Liberty 6
Sunday, May 18
