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Batter Up


Hitting a game-winning grand slam against No. 3 Washington is one of Alyssa Barrera’s favorite memories as a Ute. But it’s just one of her many impressive moments as an outfielder on the U’s softball team. Barrera has been a starter for every game since arriving on campus, and last season she led her team in hits (59), doubles (9), runs scored (30), and slugging percentage (.599). Triples have been her specialty as she has tied the U record for most in a season (7), led the Pac-12 conference, and ranked fifth nationally. “The U is a perfect fit for me,” she says. "We’re serious contenders, and we still have a lot of fun together."

Name

Alyssa Barrera

Class

Senior

Major

Strategic communications

Hometown

Chino Hills, CA

Number of Games Started

157 and counting

Career Batting Average

.361 (ranked fifth in Ute history)

Pastimes

Being with family and watching movies

Biggest Learning Curve

The year she played for the Mexican national team

Favorite Food

Her grandmother’s chile rellenos with cheese and shrimp

Fandom Fave

Game of Thrones (she even sat on the throne on location in Dubrovnik, Croatia)

Top MLB Team

Los Angeles Dodgers

Movie Pick

The Devil Wears Prada

Band of Choice

No Doubt

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