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University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

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2026 Softball Roster

2 Ava Hernandez

  • Hometown Alice, TX
  • Highschool Clark High School

Biography

2026 (Junior): Appeared in 21 games with 10 starts in the pitching circle, putting together a 5-2 record. Over 45 innings, she had a team-best 3.27 ERA, surrendered 55 hits, 26 runs (21 earned), with 27 walks and 25 strikeouts. Earned her first Division-I win against Florida A&M in her second appearance on Feb. 21. Had a season-best six strikeouts in five shutout innings against Houston Christian on April 3. Didn't allow a run in seven of her 21 appearances.

At Our Lady of the Lake (2024-25): Played 109 games while also pitching in 61 as a two-way star. Hit .351 with eight home runs, 56 RBIs and 67 runs scored at the plate, while going 42-7 with 236 strikeouts and a 1.58 ERA in 61 appearances in the pitching circle. Was a two-time, First-Team Red River Athletic Conference player. She was the RAC Pitcher of the Year and a Second-Team All-American in 2025, where she struck out 143 batters. Was second in the RAC with a 1.47 ERA in 2024 before leading the league at 1.63 in 2025. Helped the Saints win the NAIA World Series in 2024.

Before college: Was a defensive MVP and All-South Texas Utility player at Alice High School (Texas). Had her Little League number retired in 2024.

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