2020 Softball Roster
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Garcia, Alyssa
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Jersey Number 19
Alyssa Garcia
- Position:
- Catcher/First Base
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Freshman
- B/T:
- L/R
- High School:
- Mater Dei Catholic HS
- Hometown:
- Chula Vista, Calif.
Bio
Career Highlights
โขย Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2021)
2023
Garcia hit for a .221 batting average (15 hits) in 38 games played her redshirt junior senior season โฆ made 23 starts, including 17 at catcher and six as the designated player โฆ recorded two doubles and 13 runs batted in โฆ had three multi-hit and multi-RBI games โฆ split reps with Alexis Ramirez as the second-string catcher โฆ threw out one runner attempting to steal (1-3) โฆ had a two-RBI double at CSUN (April 25) โฆ knocked in three RBI in game two at No. 23 Utah on a base hit to right field, a fielderโs choice and a groundout to the pitcher (April 29) โฆ recorded two more RBI in her next game at BYU (May 1).
2022
Garcia played in 42 games while making 37 starts, including 29 at catcher and eight at designated player โฆ hit for a .333 batting average (31 hits) and .417 on-base percentage with 14 RBI and six runs scored โฆ recorded four doubles and two home runs โฆ was the catcher for Megan Faraimo and Lauren Shawโs combined perfect game against Pennsylvania (March 10) โฆ smacked an RBI double against Fresno State (March 12) โฆ notched another RBI double in the series finale at No. 9 Washington (March 27) โฆ belted her first homer of the season in the sixth inning against No. 12 Oregon (April 1) โฆ knocked in two runs with a single up the middle and later walked with the bases loaded for three RBI against San Diego (April 19) โฆ stacked up a season-high three base hits (3-for-3) in game two at No. 12 Arizona State (May 7) โฆ homered versus California (May 12) โฆ went 5-for-8 in NCAA Regionals play with a double, RBI and two runs โฆ singled in a run in the seventh inning versus No. 10 Northwestern at the Womenโs College World Series (June 3).
2021
Garcia was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team after a standout season behind the plate defensively, committing just one error in 296 total chances for a .997 fielding percentage โฆ ranked third in the Pac-12 in fielding percentage (min. 100 total chances) โฆ led the Bruins with 281 putouts and threw out seven runners attempting to steal โฆ slashed .268/.380/.415 with 22 hits in 82 at-bats โฆ homered and doubled three times each, and knocked in 12 RBIs โฆ had three multi-hit games and four multi-RBI games โฆ homered and walked twice in the Bruinsโ win over Fullerton (Feb. 20) โฆ recorded two hits, an RBI and a run against San Diego State (Feb. 24) โฆ launched a 2-run homer versus UC Santa Barbara (March 11) โฆ followed that with a 2-RBI base hit and a walk the next day versus UNLV โฆ hit a pinch-hit 2-run homer versus Oregon State (April 17) โฆ recorded two base hits the following game against the Beavers โฆ had a 2-RBI single in the Bruinsโ win over Washington (April 23) โฆ reached via base hit and hit-by-pitch in UCLAโs WCWS-clinching victory against Virginia Tech in NCAA Super Regionals (May 29).
2020
Garcia hit .354 with nine runs batted in, five runs scored and four walks ... was tied for second on the team with five doubles ... posted a six-game hitting streak from Feb. 9-16 (8-for-16, .500, 4 RBI, 3 2B) ... had three RBI on a two-run double and a run-scoring triple against Weber State on Feb. 29 ... recorded a two-run single versus Pittsburgh (Feb. 9) ... had two hits and an RBI against both Cal Poly (Feb. 7) and San Diego (Feb. 9) ... tallied two hits versus No. 15 Georgia (Feb. 15) ... made just two errors in 158 chances for a .987 fielding percentage.
Mater Dei Catholic High School
Garcia played catcher and first base at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista, Calif. ... was named Metro Mesa League Player of the Year and First Team All-CIF as a senior and sophomore ... hit .519 with five home runs, 32 runs batted in and 14 doubles in 2019 ... was First Team All-League and team Best Offensive Player all four years, finishing her career with a .456 average and 92 RBI ... was a 2019 MaxPreps High School All-American and All-California State ... helped the Crusaders to the Open Division section title, as well as three-straight league championships ...ย coached by Mike Centrullo ... played travel ball with Firecrackers Rico/Weil under coaches Tony Rico and Rob Weil ... played in the 2019 PGF High School All-American game ... won a PGF title with Athletics Mercado in 2016 ... invited to USA Junior National Team tryout.
Personal
Born Alyssa Marie Garcia in Chula Vista, Calif. ... parents are Jackie and Tony Garcia ... father played minor league baseball in the Seattle Mariners organization ... has an older sister, Kassandra, and a younger brother, Aaron ... chose to attend UCLA because of the amazing academic and athletic programs and felt right at home when she stepped foot on campus ... states her favorite thing about being a Bruin is that "everyone has their own unique personality and is not afraid to show it"ย ... greatest athletic thrill was making back-to-back Women's College World Series appearances ... favorites include any food her mother makes (rice, burritos, pozole, tamales),ย musical artists Bad Bunny,ย Justin Bieber and Miguel and the movie "10 Things I Hate About You"ย ... favorite baseball team is the Los Angeles Dodgers ... favorite baseball players include Ken Griffey Jr. because of his smooth swing and Yadier Molina because of the way he plays behind the dish ... hobbies include going to the beach as well as self-care activities such as journaling, reading poetry, listening to music, watching movies and drawing ... Chicano/a Studies major ... hopes to work in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
Alyssa Garcia's Game Highs
โขย Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2021)
2023
Garcia hit for a .221 batting average (15 hits) in 38 games played her redshirt junior senior season โฆ made 23 starts, including 17 at catcher and six as the designated player โฆ recorded two doubles and 13 runs batted in โฆ had three multi-hit and multi-RBI games โฆ split reps with Alexis Ramirez as the second-string catcher โฆ threw out one runner attempting to steal (1-3) โฆ had a two-RBI double at CSUN (April 25) โฆ knocked in three RBI in game two at No. 23 Utah on a base hit to right field, a fielderโs choice and a groundout to the pitcher (April 29) โฆ recorded two more RBI in her next game at BYU (May 1).
2022
Garcia played in 42 games while making 37 starts, including 29 at catcher and eight at designated player โฆ hit for a .333 batting average (31 hits) and .417 on-base percentage with 14 RBI and six runs scored โฆ recorded four doubles and two home runs โฆ was the catcher for Megan Faraimo and Lauren Shawโs combined perfect game against Pennsylvania (March 10) โฆ smacked an RBI double against Fresno State (March 12) โฆ notched another RBI double in the series finale at No. 9 Washington (March 27) โฆ belted her first homer of the season in the sixth inning against No. 12 Oregon (April 1) โฆ knocked in two runs with a single up the middle and later walked with the bases loaded for three RBI against San Diego (April 19) โฆ stacked up a season-high three base hits (3-for-3) in game two at No. 12 Arizona State (May 7) โฆ homered versus California (May 12) โฆ went 5-for-8 in NCAA Regionals play with a double, RBI and two runs โฆ singled in a run in the seventh inning versus No. 10 Northwestern at the Womenโs College World Series (June 3).
2021
Garcia was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team after a standout season behind the plate defensively, committing just one error in 296 total chances for a .997 fielding percentage โฆ ranked third in the Pac-12 in fielding percentage (min. 100 total chances) โฆ led the Bruins with 281 putouts and threw out seven runners attempting to steal โฆ slashed .268/.380/.415 with 22 hits in 82 at-bats โฆ homered and doubled three times each, and knocked in 12 RBIs โฆ had three multi-hit games and four multi-RBI games โฆ homered and walked twice in the Bruinsโ win over Fullerton (Feb. 20) โฆ recorded two hits, an RBI and a run against San Diego State (Feb. 24) โฆ launched a 2-run homer versus UC Santa Barbara (March 11) โฆ followed that with a 2-RBI base hit and a walk the next day versus UNLV โฆ hit a pinch-hit 2-run homer versus Oregon State (April 17) โฆ recorded two base hits the following game against the Beavers โฆ had a 2-RBI single in the Bruinsโ win over Washington (April 23) โฆ reached via base hit and hit-by-pitch in UCLAโs WCWS-clinching victory against Virginia Tech in NCAA Super Regionals (May 29).
2020
Garcia hit .354 with nine runs batted in, five runs scored and four walks ... was tied for second on the team with five doubles ... posted a six-game hitting streak from Feb. 9-16 (8-for-16, .500, 4 RBI, 3 2B) ... had three RBI on a two-run double and a run-scoring triple against Weber State on Feb. 29 ... recorded a two-run single versus Pittsburgh (Feb. 9) ... had two hits and an RBI against both Cal Poly (Feb. 7) and San Diego (Feb. 9) ... tallied two hits versus No. 15 Georgia (Feb. 15) ... made just two errors in 158 chances for a .987 fielding percentage.
Mater Dei Catholic High School
Garcia played catcher and first base at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista, Calif. ... was named Metro Mesa League Player of the Year and First Team All-CIF as a senior and sophomore ... hit .519 with five home runs, 32 runs batted in and 14 doubles in 2019 ... was First Team All-League and team Best Offensive Player all four years, finishing her career with a .456 average and 92 RBI ... was a 2019 MaxPreps High School All-American and All-California State ... helped the Crusaders to the Open Division section title, as well as three-straight league championships ...ย coached by Mike Centrullo ... played travel ball with Firecrackers Rico/Weil under coaches Tony Rico and Rob Weil ... played in the 2019 PGF High School All-American game ... won a PGF title with Athletics Mercado in 2016 ... invited to USA Junior National Team tryout.
Personal
Born Alyssa Marie Garcia in Chula Vista, Calif. ... parents are Jackie and Tony Garcia ... father played minor league baseball in the Seattle Mariners organization ... has an older sister, Kassandra, and a younger brother, Aaron ... chose to attend UCLA because of the amazing academic and athletic programs and felt right at home when she stepped foot on campus ... states her favorite thing about being a Bruin is that "everyone has their own unique personality and is not afraid to show it"ย ... greatest athletic thrill was making back-to-back Women's College World Series appearances ... favorites include any food her mother makes (rice, burritos, pozole, tamales),ย musical artists Bad Bunny,ย Justin Bieber and Miguel and the movie "10 Things I Hate About You"ย ... favorite baseball team is the Los Angeles Dodgers ... favorite baseball players include Ken Griffey Jr. because of his smooth swing and Yadier Molina because of the way he plays behind the dish ... hobbies include going to the beach as well as self-care activities such as journaling, reading poetry, listening to music, watching movies and drawing ... Chicano/a Studies major ... hopes to work in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.
Alyssa Garcia's Game Highs
| AT-BATS | 4, Four Times (last at Utah, 4/29/23) |
| RUNS SCORED | 1, 24 Times (last at Utah, 4/29/23) |
| HITS | 3, at Arizona State (5/7/22) |
| RUNS BATTED IN | 3, Three Times (last at Utah, 4/29/23) |
| DOUBLES | 1, 14 Times (last at Utah, 4/29/23) |
| TRIPLES | 1, vs. Weber State (2/29/20) |
| HOME RUNS | 1, Five Times (last vs. California, 5/12/22) |
| TOTAL BASES | 5, vs. Weber State (2/29/20) |
| WALKS | 2, Four Times (last vs. Duke, 5/28/22) |
| HIT BY PITCHES | 1, 12 Times (last vs. CSU Bakersfield, 2/10/23) |
UCLA Softball Postgame - Coach Inouye-Perez & Players, vs. Tennessee (June 1, 2025)
Sunday, June 01
UCLA Softball Postgame - Coach Inouye-Perez & Players, vs. Texas Tech (May 31, 2025)
Saturday, May 31
Highlights - UCLA Softball vs. Oregon (May 29, 2025)
Thursday, May 29
UCLA Softball Postgame - Coach Inouye-Perez & Players, vs. Oregon (May 29, 2025)
Thursday, May 29
