HIGH SCHOOL
- Ranked No. 35 in the nation in the 2024-25 recruiting class by Extra Inning Softball
- Played nine years in travel and club softball with Florida Gold Lopez/Santana, and most recently aided Team Puerto Rico in earning the silver medal during the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile in Nov. 2023
“Yessenia is a power pitcher known for commanding her presence and an infectious smile that lights up the field,” said head coach Cindy Ball-Malone. “She’s not only a fierce competitor, but also an exceptional teammate. Yessenia has solidified her position as the ace pitcher for both her high school and club teams, and she proudly represented Team Puerto Rico in the 2023 Pan-American Games. With Lopez’s addition, we anticipate maintaining our storied tradition of outstanding pitching.”
ABOUT YESSENIA
Major: Business; Minor: Marketing ... Favorite pro team: Team Puerto Rico ... Pregame ritual: Hang out with my roommates ... Favorite off day activity: Sleeping in and eating snacks ... Favorite movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas ... Favorite music artist: Rod Wave ... Go-to karaoke song: Sweet Caroline ... Nickname growing up: Puchi ... Favorite sport outside softball: Volleyball ... Dream vacation destination: Bora Bora ... Go-to road trip snack: Popcorn ... Fun facts: I played with the Puerto Rico national team and won a silver medal with teammate Madison Simon and former Knights RHP Gianna Mancha.