Senior Leah Taylor has been on varsity softball since her freshman year and plays for a select team outside of school. She committed to play softball at Tarleton State University next semester. 

Pre-Game:

Dream job: Lawyer

Favorite Netflix show: New Girl

Hobby: Art

Pre-game snack: Granola bar

Pre-game ritual: Hitting routine

Post-Game:

The Red Ledger: When did you start softball?

Leah Taylor: I started playing when I was six or seven.

TRL: What do you like most about softball?

LT: I love the competition aspect of it and just the strong connection to other people and teammates.

TRL: Do you do softball in school and out of school? 

LT: Yes, I play for the varsity high school team and I play on a select team called Excel Elite.

TRL: What position do you play? 

LT: In select, I play outfield. In high school, I play shortstop.

TRL: What are two things softball has taught you about life?

LT: The biggest thing it taught me was time management because it’s often a lot between school and softball and trying to get everything done. It also taught me how to get through obstacles.

TRL: How has your faith impacted you as you go through your journey and success in softball? 

LT: My faith has been my driving force to stay on a righteous path and to be hardworking when days are hard.

TRL: What have you or your team(s) won for softball?

LT: My select team and I just won a big tournament of the national ASA gold league.

TRL: As a team, what is important while playing softball?

LT: Making sure you’re focused in the game and not to let your mental side affect your physical performance.

TRL: Do you plan to play in college? If so, where?

LT: I am committed to playing softball at Tarleton State University.

TRL: Do you play any other sports besides softball? If not, what sport would you try? 

LT: I don’t play any other sports besides softball anymore, but I used to run track and play basketball. I would definitely play basketball again if I had the time.

TRL: What are some things you do before and after games? 

LT: Before a game, I normally listen to music with my teammates to help me get ready, and after the game I like to go out and eat with my friends.