WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - In the final five days before opening day, we invite you to learn a little more about the 2015 Boilermaker softball team, including fun facts and a few of their favorite things.
Today, we introduce freshman pitcher Gina Snyder. Snyder was a four-time All-Southern Arizona and All-D1 selection at Sahuaro High School in Tucson, Ariz. As a senior, she posted an 11-1 record with a 1.21 ERA and 134 strikeouts in 69 innings en route to All-Southern Airzona All-Softball Pitcher of the Year honors. Off the field, she was nominated to represent her high school at the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security in Washington D.C. in 2013.
Learn a little more about Gina here.
Sweet or salty: Salty
Dream vacation: Italy
Coolest place I've ever been: Disneyland
People I look up to most: My parents
Best Feeling (Pitching): Clutch strikeouts
Three words that describe me: awkward, hardworking, laid back
One word to describe my game: Control
Team I am most excited to play in 2015: UCLA
Most memorable sports moment with Purdue Softball: winning the Black and Gold series
Most memorable sports moment prior to Purdue: winning nationals
Pregame ritual: Stretch
Celebrity crush: Beyonce
Best non-athletic talent: trivia crack
Dream job: professional softball pitcher
Song I have to listen to before a game: Anything upbeat
Favorite things
Favorite spot on campus: the locker room
Favorite food from the dining hall: peanut butter cookies
Favorite tradition at Purdue: fountain runs
Favorite sweet treat: Reese's
Favorite holiday: My birthday
Favorite sport besides softball: basketball
Favorite sports team: Purdue
Favorite Athlete: Taryne Mowatt
Favorite TV show: Tosh.0
Favorite Movie: Step Brothers
Favorite Sports Movie: Benchwarmers
Favorite Book: Mind Gym
Favorite Musical Artist/Group: Nicki Minaj