Triple threat lefty – POWER/ BASE HITS/ SLAPPER
Very speedy, good baserunner who is able to steal bases.

I am the athlete who always filled the positions needed for the teams I played on. During travel ball, I played wherever was needed and was switched around based on what was best for the team, especially considering the coaches always wanted my bat in the line up. In college I have primarily played left field with training and the ability to play and succeed in all outfield positions. In travel ball I played all outfield positions, second base, third base and shortstop all as primary positions at some point. I played for the same travel ball team from my second year of 10u to my final year before college. Considering my entire career, being a utility player is fair due to my ability to play every position and my coaches trust and belief to train and place me in any position. In high school I played shortstop my freshman and sophomore years and centerfield during my final two years. In college I earned a position as a started from my freshman year until my final year.

I am a natural born leader but one who operates most leading by example. I enjoy working on my craft to make myself and those around me better. I am a quick learner, extremely athletic and eager to help and fill in wherever I am needed. I have a competitive spirit and am very supportive. I desire what is best for me and the team and willing to do what is necessary to assist when and wherever needed. I am easy to get along with and able to adapt well.

Career highlights

2019: BWC all freshman team, part of the longest team win streak in UCR D1 history.

2020: BWC field player of the week, led the team in BA, hits, OBP as a sophomore.

2022: BW all conference honorable mention

2023: BW all conference honorable mention, had a 27-game on base streak, led the team in batting average, OPS, runs, hits, doubles, walks, total bases, OBP, and stolen bases.
2023 CONFERENCE LEADERBOARD IN: batting average (6th), slugging percentage (17th), OBP (12th), OPS (12th), runs (5th), hits (3rd), doubles (5th), triples (5th), stolen bases (4th)

2024: BW all conference first team, finished college career with the third highest career average in school history, reached 200 career hits, had another 20+ game on base streak (back to back seasons), led the team in batting average, runs, hits, triples, walks, OBP and stolen bases.
2024 CONFERENCE LEADERBOARD IN: batting average (4th), slugging percentage (6th), OBP (4th), OPS (5th), runs (7th), hits (4th), RBI (8th), doubles (4th), triples (4th), HR (8), walks (6th), stolen bases (8th)

Coaching

I don’t have extensive experience as a coach besides one year at the Junior College level primarily working with the outfield and hitters. Here I took the time to diligently work with each player, creating practice plans and implementing important and necessary drills and feedback for players at various levels in the game.

Having spent some time now playing overseas, I do spend small amounts of time working with the younger players primarily on the defensive (outfield) side breaking down mechanics and creating drills for the players based on their level of play.

I am proud to say that throughout my career, I have had great role models from my travel ball coaches to college coaches who I still have great relationships with and if needed, could easily call for any tips or assistance.

As a coach, I bring a lot of knowledge and experience of playing to the game. I have played at the highest level and know the discipline and determination it takes to compete. I take a very team first approach and seeking the best optimal strategies with the teams best interest in mind.

Overseas Goals

I have been granted the opportunity to expand my softball career longer than it was supposed to last. With these extra years of eligibility, I have realized I am not ready for my career to be over quite yet and if there are more opportunities out there, I would love to take advantage of them. Like most softball players, we started playing at a very young age and I am not ready for all my hard work throughout the years to be over- I want it to all be for something. I achieved my goal of playing college ball and want to achieve the next step in becoming a professional softball player. I am a very talented ball player who seeks to take my talents to the next level. Using my talents as a leverage to not only travel, but to become a potentially key player for a team overseas would be a dream come true.

Softball aside, I have a deep curiosity and desire to get to know and experience the world outside of the US. Much of this stems from having relationships with people from other countries creating a curiosity to know more. It also stems from my studies when pursuing my bachelors degree. I know deep down, the world has much more to offer than what I have grown up and been exposed to. With my future in mind, I am seeking a career that remains in the sports industry as well with a particular focus on the management or marketing aspect. Therefore, I also see this as an opportunity to network and hopefully create connections and relationships on a deeper level.

Articles/Recognitions

Highlander Highlight: KEEPING HER EYE ON THE BALL

Meet the MBA Class of 2024: Nadia Witt, UC Riverside School of Business

Nadia Witt, Athlete of the Week 2/12/2024

Nadia Witt, Athlete of the Week 2/14/2023

https://bigwest.org/news/2020/3/9/womens-softball-uc-riverside-duo-headlines-softball-weekly-awards.aspx