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Jersey Number 12
Lexi Sosa
- Position:
- Pitcher/Utility
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- B/T:
- R/R
- High School:
- Mater Dei Catholic HS
- Hometown:
- Carmel Valley, Calif.
Bio
Career Highlights
- Pac-12 Freshman of the Week (March 10, 2020)
Record Book
Sosa tossed the 18th perfect game in program history versus Boston U., retiring all 15 batters she faced, including six by strikeout (March 7, 2020).
2022
Sosa made one start and three total appearances, not allowing a run across 5.2 innings of work โฆ struck out two over 2.1 innings in a start against Nevada (Feb. 11) โฆ threw 3.0 innings of scoreless relief against San Diego (April 19) โฆ recorded her only hit and RBI of the season versus Fresno State (March 3).
2021
Sosa appeared in seven games in the circle, making five starts for 15 total innings pitched โฆ picked up a 2-0 record with a 2.33 ERA โฆ allowed an opponent batting average of .173 โฆ struck out a season-high four batters on two occasions versus Utah (March 1) and UC Santa Barbara (March 11) โฆ sent down two batters on strikes in five innings against Loyola Marymount (Feb. 21) โฆ threw four scoreless outings.
2020
Sosa appeared in nine games in the circle, starting seven ... went 4-0 with a 1.50 earned run average and 29 strikeouts in 28 innings ... ranked seventh among Pac-12 pitchers in ERA ... pitched three complete-game shutouts (tied for 19th nationally) and was also a part of three combined blankings ... did not surrender a run in her last 18 2/3 innings, striking out 22 during that stretch ...ย threw the 18th perfect game in UCLA history against Boston U. on March 7, retiring all 15 batters she faced, including six by strikeout ... also had four RBI in that game on her first collegiate home run, a two-run single and an RBI groundout ...ย was subsequently named Pac-12 Conference Freshman of the Week on March 10 ... did not allow a run during the week of March 2-8 in 11 innings, striking out 15 in three games, and adding five RBI at the plate ... won in her first collegiate start against CSU Bakersfield (Feb. 8) ... tossed five shutout innings and fanned five in a victory over Mount St. Mary's on Feb. 28, adding her first collegiate hit on a single ... struck out a season-best seven in five shutout innings in a win over St. John's (March 3) ... struck out four in two innings of relief versus Pittsburgh on Feb. 9 ... recorded an RBI single against Cal Poly on March 8, adding two strikeouts in one inning of relief.
Mater Dei Catholic High School
Sosa prepped at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista, Calif. ... was named San Diego Section Player of the Year in 2019, helping the Crusaders to the Open Division section title ... went 24-2 in the circle with a 1.07 earned run average and 237 strikeouts in 177 1/3 innings, while hitting .462 with 11 home runs and 38 runs batted in ... also earned league MVP, All-CIF and All-League honors ...ย helped MDCHS to three-straight, Metro Mesa League championships ... coached by Mike Centrulloย ... played travel ball with Athletics Mercado under coaches Dave Mercado and Mark Smith ... was MVP of a World Series game in 2016 when her team won the PGF championship ... three-time power pool, triple crown and junior sparkler champion.
Personal
Born Lexandraย Eliana Sosa in El Paso, Texas ... parents are Kimberly and Joe Sosa ... has an older sister, Danae, a younger sister, Bria, and a younger brother, Austyn ... chose to attend UCLA because it has been her dream school for as long as she can remember ... says her parents are the number one reason she competes in softball because without them none of this would have been possible ... thing she likes the most about softball are the people she has met ... hobbies include drawing, reading and writing ... biggest athletic thrill in her career was winning PGF Nationals when she was 14 ... favorites include the movie "The Lion King", watching the Hallmark Channel, the Los Angeles Dodgers and their Most Valuable Player Cody Bellinger ...ย public affairs major with alternative in creative writing.
Lexi Sosa's Hitting Game Highs
Lexi Sosa's Pitching Game Highs
- Pac-12 Freshman of the Week (March 10, 2020)
Record Book
Sosa tossed the 18th perfect game in program history versus Boston U., retiring all 15 batters she faced, including six by strikeout (March 7, 2020).
2022
Sosa made one start and three total appearances, not allowing a run across 5.2 innings of work โฆ struck out two over 2.1 innings in a start against Nevada (Feb. 11) โฆ threw 3.0 innings of scoreless relief against San Diego (April 19) โฆ recorded her only hit and RBI of the season versus Fresno State (March 3).
2021
Sosa appeared in seven games in the circle, making five starts for 15 total innings pitched โฆ picked up a 2-0 record with a 2.33 ERA โฆ allowed an opponent batting average of .173 โฆ struck out a season-high four batters on two occasions versus Utah (March 1) and UC Santa Barbara (March 11) โฆ sent down two batters on strikes in five innings against Loyola Marymount (Feb. 21) โฆ threw four scoreless outings.
2020
Sosa appeared in nine games in the circle, starting seven ... went 4-0 with a 1.50 earned run average and 29 strikeouts in 28 innings ... ranked seventh among Pac-12 pitchers in ERA ... pitched three complete-game shutouts (tied for 19th nationally) and was also a part of three combined blankings ... did not surrender a run in her last 18 2/3 innings, striking out 22 during that stretch ...ย threw the 18th perfect game in UCLA history against Boston U. on March 7, retiring all 15 batters she faced, including six by strikeout ... also had four RBI in that game on her first collegiate home run, a two-run single and an RBI groundout ...ย was subsequently named Pac-12 Conference Freshman of the Week on March 10 ... did not allow a run during the week of March 2-8 in 11 innings, striking out 15 in three games, and adding five RBI at the plate ... won in her first collegiate start against CSU Bakersfield (Feb. 8) ... tossed five shutout innings and fanned five in a victory over Mount St. Mary's on Feb. 28, adding her first collegiate hit on a single ... struck out a season-best seven in five shutout innings in a win over St. John's (March 3) ... struck out four in two innings of relief versus Pittsburgh on Feb. 9 ... recorded an RBI single against Cal Poly on March 8, adding two strikeouts in one inning of relief.
Mater Dei Catholic High School
Sosa prepped at Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista, Calif. ... was named San Diego Section Player of the Year in 2019, helping the Crusaders to the Open Division section title ... went 24-2 in the circle with a 1.07 earned run average and 237 strikeouts in 177 1/3 innings, while hitting .462 with 11 home runs and 38 runs batted in ... also earned league MVP, All-CIF and All-League honors ...ย helped MDCHS to three-straight, Metro Mesa League championships ... coached by Mike Centrulloย ... played travel ball with Athletics Mercado under coaches Dave Mercado and Mark Smith ... was MVP of a World Series game in 2016 when her team won the PGF championship ... three-time power pool, triple crown and junior sparkler champion.
Personal
Born Lexandraย Eliana Sosa in El Paso, Texas ... parents are Kimberly and Joe Sosa ... has an older sister, Danae, a younger sister, Bria, and a younger brother, Austyn ... chose to attend UCLA because it has been her dream school for as long as she can remember ... says her parents are the number one reason she competes in softball because without them none of this would have been possible ... thing she likes the most about softball are the people she has met ... hobbies include drawing, reading and writing ... biggest athletic thrill in her career was winning PGF Nationals when she was 14 ... favorites include the movie "The Lion King", watching the Hallmark Channel, the Los Angeles Dodgers and their Most Valuable Player Cody Bellinger ...ย public affairs major with alternative in creative writing.
Lexi Sosa's Hitting Game Highs
| AT-BATS | 3, vs. Boston U. (3/7/20) |
| RUNS SCORED | 1, vs. Boston U. (3/7/20) |
| HITS | 2, vs. Boston U. (3/7/20) |
| RUNS BATTED IN | 4, vs. Boston U. (3/7/20) |
| HOME RUNS | 1, vs. Boston U. (3/7/20) |
| TOTAL BASES | 5, vs. Boston U. (3/7/20) |
| WALKS | 1, vs. St. John's (3/3/20) |
Lexi Sosa's Pitching Game Highs
| INNINGS PITCHED | 5.0, Five Times (last vs. Loyola Marymount, 2/21/21) |
| STRIKEOUTS | 7, vs. St. John's (3/3/20) |
UCLA Baseball Postgame - Coach Savage & Players vs. LSU (June 17, 2025)
Tuesday, June 17
UCLA Baseball Postgame - Coach Savage & Players vs. Arkansas (June 17, 2025)
Tuesday, June 17
UCLA Baseball Postgame - Coach Savage & Players vs. Murray State (June 14, 2025)
Saturday, June 14
Highlights - UCLA Baseball vs. Murray State (June 14, 2025)
Saturday, June 14
