THIS YEAR: A potential high-impact transfer, senior Emily Zuniga will push for playing time among other shortstops ... Gives the Cougars a dependable player on both sides of the game ... A smart player who provides depth to the roster.
ROOSEVELT: Played 3 years of softball at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Ill., an NCAA DII program in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ... As a 2024 junior, started in 32 of the Lakers’ 39 games ... Tallied 78 putouts with 25 assists (.981 fielding percentage) ... Also 23 hits on 98 at bats (.235 avg) as well ... Best season was in 2023, recording season high 83 putouts and 34 assists (.983 fielding percentage), which included a .365 slugging percentage ... In her debut season, appeared in 41 of 42 games that season, helping her team both on offense and defense.Â
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 years of varsity softball at Village Christian High in Sun Valley, Calif. … Contributed to the Crusader program by receiving the Gold Glove her first 3 years on the team ... Also earned Dean’s List recognition during her freshman and sophomore year
PERSONAL: Born on Feb. 23, 2003, in Pasadena, Calif. … Parents are Douglas and Sofia Zuniga … The middle sibling between an older sister (Natalie) and a younger brother (Douglas) … Majoring in Kinesiology with the goal of becoming an athletic trainer … Enjoys spending her time watching movies, reading, hiking, practicing photography, and spending time with family.Â
