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Jersey Number 27
Ronnie Esparza
- Position:
- Infield
- Height:
- 5-6
- B/T:
- L/R
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- South Gate, Calif.
- High School:
- South Gate HS
FRESHMAN (2026): Named to Softball America preseason Big 12 Freshmen Watch List … Made 33 appearances with 24 starts, all coming at first base … Began the season as starter, becoming primary first baseman throughout the season … Led the team in putouts (169) … Recorded three multi-hit games and two multi-RBI outings … Had a career day after tallying her first two career home runs against Baylor (April 4) … Set career highs in hits (3), RBIs (3) home runs (2) and runs (2) against Baylor (April 4) … Earned a career high three walks against Lamar (March 10).
HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school softball for South Gate High School ... Also played club softball for OC Batbusters Maroon/Stith 18U ... Named 2023 Eastern League Player of the Year ... Four-time All-Eastern League First Team honoree ... As a senior, hit .623 while cracking in 43 hits, 48 RBIs and 10 home runs … Hit .588 for 167 hits, 196 RBIs and 30 home runs over four years of varsity play at South Gate.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school softball for South Gate High School ... Also played club softball for OC Batbusters Maroon/Stith 18U ... Named 2023 Eastern League Player of the Year ... Four-time All-Eastern League First Team honoree ... As a senior, hit .623 while cracking in 43 hits, 48 RBIs and 10 home runs … Hit .588 for 167 hits, 196 RBIs and 30 home runs over four years of varsity play at South Gate.
HIGHLIGHTS: Houston 5, Utah 2
Sunday, March 30
HIGHLIGHTS: Houston 10, McNeese 6
Wednesday, March 26
HIGHLIGHTS: Houston 10, Lamar 6
Wednesday, March 19
Cinematic Recap vs. Iowa State
Tuesday, March 11
