Olivia Pichardo, 18, is the first woman to make the roster of a Division I college baseball team. She said being named to the team is surreal, and it's been her goal since 8th grade.
Olivia Pichardo, 18, has been named to Brown University's baseball team. She's the first woman named to the roster of a Division I baseball team in the U.S.Olivia Pichardo, 18, has been named to Brown University's baseball team. She's the first woman named to the roster of a Division I baseball team in the U.S.When Brown University's baseball season starts in February, one of the players taking the field will make history. Olivia Pichardo, a first-year student from Queens, N.
"It's kind of crazy to know that I'm living out my dream right now and my ideal college experience that I've always wanted, so that's really cool," Pichardo said in. She said being named to the team is surreal, as it has been her goal since eighth grade to continue playing baseball in college. Pichardo walked on to Brown's team following tryouts and a grueling assessment process – during which she immediately impressed"It's a workout common for baseball and allows us to evaluate athleticism and arm strength, as well as both offensive and defensive skills," said Brown baseball head coach Grant Achilles."Olivia put together the most complete walk-on tryout I have seen from a player since becoming a head coach.
Making the cut is just the latest achievement on the ballfield for Pichardo. This year, the 18-year-old was
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