AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Games: Apirl 6 - April 12, 2026

HITTER OF THE WEEK – Ava Rodriguez, Jr., UTL, East Texas Baptist
Ava Rodriguez helped East Texas Baptist to an undefeated weekend, sweeping a conference series against Howard Payne, 4-0. Rodriguez hit .583 on the week, recording seven hits, four RBI, and two runs scored. She tallied at least one hit in all four games, including multiple multi-hit performances. Rodriguez also drew one walk and did not strike out during the week.

PITCHER OF THE WEEK – Chloe Booth, Jr., P, Mary Hardin-Baylor
Chloe Booth appeared in three games for the Cru, facing 57 total batters across 14.0 innings pitched. She struck out seven while allowing just 10 hits. In a 3-1 victory over No. 10 St. Thomas, Booth recorded four strikeouts and held opposing batters to a .125 average. She followed with a 3-2 conference win over Hardin-Simmons, pitching four innings with two strikeouts.

OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES

HITTERS
Vic Shimabukuro of Mary Hardin-Baylor had a strong week at the plate, going 6-for-14 with three RBI and two runs scored as UMHB posted a 5-1 record.

PITCHERS
Avery Holland pitched nine innings across two games, leading the East Texas Baptist to a pair of conference wins over Howard Payne. Holland recorded four strikeouts while facing 39 batters.