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Here’s our TLI for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022:
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EXTRA ELITE SPOTLIGHT: ALLISON WRIGHT
Uncommitted 2025 RHP Allison “Alli” Wright recently talked to Extra Inning Softball about Finesse 16U National-Hoverman, quality over quantity, Alliance Nationals, Space Coast Invitational, Ohio Outlaws-Shaulis, education or sports management, liberal arts college, Cameron Maybin, Lil Mama, “Pretty Little Liars” and cornhole.
EXTRA ELITE SPOTLIGHT Q&A
Name: Allison Wright
Hometown: Jenison, MI
High School: Jenison High
Club Team: Finesse 16U National-Hoverman
Graduation Year: 2025
Height: 5-foot-7
Position: RHP
Nickname: Alli
Twitter: @alliwright2025
Honors: 1st team All-Conference; 1st team All-District; 1st team All-Region; and Honorable Mention All-State.
Travel Ball Fall Stats: 1.58 ERA, 1.079 WHIP, 79.2 IP, 52 hits, 18 earned runs, 139 Ks and .176 batting average against.
High School Spring Stats: 20-1, 1.09 ERA, 0.842 WHIP, 135.1 IP, 69 hits, 21 earned runs, 234 Ks and .147 batting average against.
Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? I was asked to substitute for a Finesse team out of Michigan during my 12U year. That next year, I started with a 13U Finesse team out of Wixom, but finished my 13U year on the Finesse-Hoverman team out of Toledo and I have stayed with that team throughout 14U and now first year of 16U. I love playing with my team. They are my best friends and we (are) always look forward to seeing each other
Do you have any suggestions for training methods or apps and why? When it comes to pitching, I focus on quality over quantity during my pitching sessions. I work on pitching twice a week for 45 minutes each, focusing on my mechanics. I work out four or five times a week too.
Can you tell us about your experience at PGF/Alliance Nationals this summer? My team did not travel to PGF Nationals or Alliance during the 2022 summer season, but my team is planning on going to (Triple Crown Colorado) Sparkler and Alliance Nationals in 2023.
What was your favorite fall tournament/event and why? My favorite tournament this fall was the Space Coast Invitational at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Melbourne, FL. I enjoyed the weather, spending time with my team at the beach and we played very well during the tournament!
Which player/team was your toughest opponent and why? The Ohio Outlaws-Shaulis team is always a great team to compete against. They have a great roster of hitters and their pitching is really good. I always want to pitch against the toughest teams. We have a tough schedule, so I get my chance a lot.
What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I am interested in either education (or) sports management. I am interested in education because I enjoy working with kids.
What are you looking for in a future college? I am looking into a liberal arts college where I can play softball too.
Who is your sports hero and why? I have always liked Cameron Maybin. Ever since I was a little kid watching him, he always hustled and had a lot of fun! He is also the reason I chose #4 — that was his number on the Detroit Tigers!
What’s the best hype song and why? Lately, I have really liked the song “Lip Gloss” by Lil Mama. It was my walk-up song for my freshman season!
What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “Pretty Little Liars” is such a good show! It is full of drama and keeps me on my toes.
Do you have a secret talent/skill? I got pretty good at cornhole during the pandemic.
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