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The Softball America Spotlight: 2027 Abby Atkinson

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As Softball America grows its coverage at all levels, we continue our recruiting spotlight series with Abby Atkinson, a right-handed pitcher from Texas. In 2024, she was awarded Alliance Super Cup Pitcher of the Tournament. 

Name: Abby Atkinson
Primary Position(s): RHP
Class Year: 2027
Hometown: Boyd, Texas
Travel Ball Organization: Texas Glory 16U

What is your favorite travel ball memory?

Playing in Chino Hills, California in the Alliance Fastpitch Tournament.

What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from a coach?

Being able to focus during high-stress situations.

What are your strengths as a player? What are you trying to improve on the most? 

My strengths are my ability to stay calm in stressful situations, confidence on the mound, and good attitude. I need to improve on trusting my defense behind me.

What player(s) do you look up to the most? 

I look up to Chenise Delce and NiJaree Canady.

What are your favorite hobbies outside of softball? 

I love to read and hang out with friends outside of softball.

What excites you the most about playing college softball?

Getting to see a new level of playing and improving myself further excites me most for college softball.

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