2021 Softball Roster
Torres, Mariana
Jersey Number 27
Mariana Torres
- Height:
- 5-7
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Hendrickson
- Hometown:
- Pflugerville, Texas
Bio
HONORS
2021
2022 (SOPHOMORE)
Started in 17 of the 34 games she appeared in, including a start in one of A&M's NCAA Regional games...Recorded an RBI against Kansas in Texas A&M Invitational (2/20)...Recorded six putouts against Houston Baptist (3/23)...Recorded a hit, run and RBI in series against Abilene Christian, as well as against Incarnate Word (4/5)...Scored a run against No. 2 Alabama (4/23)...Tallied an RBI on a groundout against No. 5 Arkansas (5/6).
2021 (FRESHMAN)
Appeared in 33 games, including 12 starts for the Aggies… Recorded her first hit against Lamar (3/7)… Delivered an RBI against Texas Southern (3/9)… Went 2-for-3 against Louisiana Tech (3/13)…Tallied three RBI on the year… Garnered her first SEC start against No. 4 Alabama (4/3)… Tallied a run against No. 23 Texas State (4/6)… Laced her first career double against No. 17 Kentucky... Finished her rookie campaign with five hits, three RBI and a double.
PREVIOUS ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Was a four-year varsity starter and letterwinner at Hendrickson High School… Played short stop and second base… Helped lead the Hawks to a 27-6 finish as a freshman, finishing first in district and concluding her season at the State Regional Quarterfinal… Was a three-time Hendrickson High School Defensive player of the year alongside garnering UIL 13-6A First Team All-District Honors each season… Was given TSWA Class 5A All-State honorable mention… Held UIL District 16-5A MVP…Ranked 75 in the 2020 Extra Elite Top 100 List… Ranked 52 as an infielder by Extra Inning Softball… Played club ball for the Bombers, Gold 18U… Helped Lead her team to a second place finish at the 2019 USSSA World Fastpitch Championship, a third place finish at the 2018 16U PGF and a second place finish in the 16U USSSA Elite Select.
PERSONAL
Began playing softball when she was five years old…Hit a home run on the Hall of Fame fields in Oklahoma City in the 2020 summer season… Most memorable moment in athletics is placing third place at the PGF Tournament in 2018…Made official recruiting visits at Texas A&M, Texas, LSU and Lamar. Chose to attend Texas A&M because: “The passion and I loved the program displayed for one another. When I visited A&M it reminded me of my hometown, Pflugerville, where people are genuine and the community helps one another out.”…Normally wears number 13 to defy the odds of an unlucky number. But went with number 27 this year because of the bible verse Psalm 27:1…Describes herself as a softball player: “I’ve always been taught to be humble, so I consider myself a silent assassin and speak my game on the field.”…Hobbies include working out, hanging out with friends, shopping and reading… Was a member of Hendrickson High School field pick up team… Involved with Hutto Food Pantry…Apart of Big Brother Big Sister Organization…Career ambition is to be successful and the best in anything I choose to do in the future.
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Favorites:
2021
- First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
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2022 (SOPHOMORE)
Started in 17 of the 34 games she appeared in, including a start in one of A&M's NCAA Regional games...Recorded an RBI against Kansas in Texas A&M Invitational (2/20)...Recorded six putouts against Houston Baptist (3/23)...Recorded a hit, run and RBI in series against Abilene Christian, as well as against Incarnate Word (4/5)...Scored a run against No. 2 Alabama (4/23)...Tallied an RBI on a groundout against No. 5 Arkansas (5/6).
2021 (FRESHMAN)
Appeared in 33 games, including 12 starts for the Aggies… Recorded her first hit against Lamar (3/7)… Delivered an RBI against Texas Southern (3/9)… Went 2-for-3 against Louisiana Tech (3/13)…Tallied three RBI on the year… Garnered her first SEC start against No. 4 Alabama (4/3)… Tallied a run against No. 23 Texas State (4/6)… Laced her first career double against No. 17 Kentucky... Finished her rookie campaign with five hits, three RBI and a double.
PREVIOUS ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Was a four-year varsity starter and letterwinner at Hendrickson High School… Played short stop and second base… Helped lead the Hawks to a 27-6 finish as a freshman, finishing first in district and concluding her season at the State Regional Quarterfinal… Was a three-time Hendrickson High School Defensive player of the year alongside garnering UIL 13-6A First Team All-District Honors each season… Was given TSWA Class 5A All-State honorable mention… Held UIL District 16-5A MVP…Ranked 75 in the 2020 Extra Elite Top 100 List… Ranked 52 as an infielder by Extra Inning Softball… Played club ball for the Bombers, Gold 18U… Helped Lead her team to a second place finish at the 2019 USSSA World Fastpitch Championship, a third place finish at the 2018 16U PGF and a second place finish in the 16U USSSA Elite Select.
PERSONAL
Began playing softball when she was five years old…Hit a home run on the Hall of Fame fields in Oklahoma City in the 2020 summer season… Most memorable moment in athletics is placing third place at the PGF Tournament in 2018…Made official recruiting visits at Texas A&M, Texas, LSU and Lamar. Chose to attend Texas A&M because: “The passion and I loved the program displayed for one another. When I visited A&M it reminded me of my hometown, Pflugerville, where people are genuine and the community helps one another out.”…Normally wears number 13 to defy the odds of an unlucky number. But went with number 27 this year because of the bible verse Psalm 27:1…Describes herself as a softball player: “I’ve always been taught to be humble, so I consider myself a silent assassin and speak my game on the field.”…Hobbies include working out, hanging out with friends, shopping and reading… Was a member of Hendrickson High School field pick up team… Involved with Hutto Food Pantry…Apart of Big Brother Big Sister Organization…Career ambition is to be successful and the best in anything I choose to do in the future.
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Favorites:
- Favorite class subject: History
- Favorite quote: “Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.”
- Favorite softball player of all time: Sis Bates
- Favorite athlete (any sport): Kobe Bryant
- Favorite professional team (any sport): Houston Astros
- Favorite social media site: Tik Tok and Snapchat
- Favorite type of music: R&B/Rap
- Favorite artist: Rod Wave or Drake
- Favorite food: Pizza
- Favorite binge-watching TV show: All American
- Favorite book: Atomic Habits and the Bible
- Favorite movie: Bad Boys
- Favorite TV show of all time: One Tree Hill
- Favorite animal: My dog, Toby
- Favorite part about the sport of softball: Playing and traveling with my teammates
- Favorite sport to play other than softball: Volleyball
- Favorite thing about A&M: Softball program
- Favorite Aggie tradition: Ring day
- Favorite Karaoke song to sing: "Dreams and Nightmares"
- Favorite place to vacation: California
- Favorite ice cream: Cookie dough blast from Sonic
- Favorite breakfast food: Tortas
- My nickname is: Mari
- One word to describe me when I’m on the field: Selfless
- One word to describe me away from the field: Generous
- The person who has had the greatest impact on my athletic career: Coach Bill Jones
- The accomplishment (athletic or non-athletic) that I am most proud of: Being a part of and honored by Special Olympics and ESPN for our HS campus inclusive efforts with kids who have intellectual disabilities.
- The Aggie softball player I most idolized while growing up: Riley Sartain
- The person I would most likely to meet: David Dobrik
- People have told me that I look like (name a celebrity): Pocahontas
- The most famous athlete I have met: Lauren Chamberlain
- The most famous non-athlete I have met: Pat Green
- Best pump-up song: "We Paid" by Lil Baby
- Most played song on your phone: "Street runner" by Rod Wave
- When I was little, I dreamed of being a: Doctor
- Early bird or night owl: Night Owl
- The reality show I would most like to participate in is: Keeping up with the Kardashians
- My best non-athletic talent: Giving advice
- My pet peeves: Chewing with mouth open, interrupting people while talking and dirtiness
- If I had a million dollars, I would: Buy my parents and grandparents their dream house and donate to Big Brother Big Sister
- Three things on my bucket list are:
- Meet David Dobrik
- Travel the World
- Learn how to cook gourmet meals
- After I graduate, I plan to: Get a job and travel the world
- I am most thankful for: God, my entire family, dog and my health
- America's Got Talent: Grace Uribe
- American Ninja Warrior: Star Ferugson
- Dancing with the Stars: Alexis Tippit
- Fixer Upper: Shaylee Ackerman
- Friends: Haley Lee
- Gossip Girl: Rylen Wiggins
- Lip Sync Battle: Grace Uribe
- Shark Tank: Morgan Smith
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
Highlights: Texas A&M 14, Liberty 7
Sunday, May 18
