Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: A highly decorated freshman, Charli Ray Escobedo brings an impressive resume to the Cougars with standout achievements in both pitching and hitting … Known for her competitive edge and leadership, she looks to make an immediate impact in her debut collegiate season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 years on Varsity at St. Joseph High in Santa Maria, Calif. for head coach, Razo… Received Second Team All Mountain League Conference during her freshman season… As a sophomore won All Mountain League Conference Offensive Player of the Year along with Second Team… Assisted the Knight program to  a Conference Championship in her junior year while also picking up First Team and All Mountain League Conference Defensive Player of the Year… Left the program on a high note while winning CIF DII Champions, then receiving Most Inspirational Player for CIF, Mountain League Pitcher of the Year, Northern Santa Barbara County Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and ranked No. 33 in Cal HiSports. 

PERSONAL: Born on October 9, 2006, in San Luis Obispo, Calif. … Parents are Benji and Deborah… Has a younger sister (Jessi) … Majoring in Criminal Justice with the goal of becoming a detective in forensics … Played club softball for 4 years at USA Athletics and SoCal Athletics for head coaches, Mike Mathis and Coach Razo, as a pitcher and 1st baseman … Enjoys spending her time thrifting and antiquing.