Olivia Pichardo made history as the first woman named to a Division 1 baseball team at Brown University. Link
From Baseball for All:
“BREAKING: @_oliviapichardo just became the first woman in baseball history to make the roster for a D1 baseball program in the US
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This Fall, Olivia Pichardo, a freshman at Brown University, tried out as a walk-on for the Bears’ D1 Varsity baseball program, making the team’s roster for the 2023 season.
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“Every fall, we hold tryouts for students interested in joining our team,” said Grant Achilles, the head baseball coach at Brown in a recent interview. “It’s a workout common for baseball and allows us to evaluate athleticism and arm strength, as well as both offensive and defensive skills. Olivia put together the most complete walk-on tryout I have seen from a player since becoming a head coach.”
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She is one of 31 players to make the roster for this upcoming season, where she’ll serve as a utility player in the infield and outfield.
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HUGE congrats to this BFA alum and one of the hardest working ballplayers we know. This is just the beginning and we know big things are in store for you #shesup #futureofbaseball”
I spent some time on her website where you can link to her past game highlights. She’s an impressive young woman.
From Baseball for All:
“BREAKING: @_oliviapichardo just became the first woman in baseball history to make the roster for a D1 baseball program in the US
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This Fall, Olivia Pichardo, a freshman at Brown University, tried out as a walk-on for the Bears’ D1 Varsity baseball program, making the team’s roster for the 2023 season.
•
“Every fall, we hold tryouts for students interested in joining our team,” said Grant Achilles, the head baseball coach at Brown in a recent interview. “It’s a workout common for baseball and allows us to evaluate athleticism and arm strength, as well as both offensive and defensive skills. Olivia put together the most complete walk-on tryout I have seen from a player since becoming a head coach.”
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She is one of 31 players to make the roster for this upcoming season, where she’ll serve as a utility player in the infield and outfield.
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HUGE congrats to this BFA alum and one of the hardest working ballplayers we know. This is just the beginning and we know big things are in store for you #shesup #futureofbaseball”
I spent some time on her website where you can link to her past game highlights. She’s an impressive young woman.