Tairia Mims (2019) - Hall of Fame

Tairia Mims

Induction:
2019

Known for her versatility and consistent excellence, Tairia (Mims) Flowers was a 2003 NCAA champion, a two-time All-American, a three-time all-conference and All-Women's College World Series selection, and a two-time Olympic medalist. Flowers ranks second in UCLA history in games played with 252 and finished her playing career hitting .373 with 61 home runs, 228 RBI, 160 runs scored, 59 doubles and 81 walks. She still ranks in UCLA's top 10 in numerous categories, including first in sacrifice flies; third in home runs, doubles, RBI and total bases; fourth in slugging; sixth in hits; and eighth in at-bats. Although named to the Pac-12's All-Century Team as a first baseman, Flowers started at multiple positions throughout her career. As a member of the U.S. Women's National Team, she won gold at the 2004 Olympics, 2002 World Championships, and 2006 World Cup of Softball, as well as silver at the 2008 Olympics. Flowers has been the head coach at CSUN since 2011 and is currently an assistant coach on the U.S. Women's National Team after previously serving as the U.S. Junior Women's National Team head coach.