The Softball America Spotlight: 2027 Olivia Ricciardi
As Softball America grows its coverage at all levels, we continue our recruiting spotlight series with Olivia Ricciardi, a pitcher from Florida. The southpaw is known for her outstanding and competitive performances in the circle.
Name: Olivia Ricciardi
Primary Position(s): P
Class Year: 2027
Hometown: Gibsonton, Florida
Travel Ball Organization: Intensity National BOD 16U
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What is your favorite travel ball memory?
My favorite travel ball memory is when my team played in the top club national tournament. We played five international tie breakers and I had a lot of fun competing with my team.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from a coach?
That you have to push through the rough patches to get to the good.
How did you get interested in softball?
My sister started playing softball, so then I decided that I wanted to play too.
What are your strengths as a player? What are you trying to improve on the most?
My strengths are that I’m super competitive, I would do anything for my teammates, and I love challenging myself. I am trying to improve on throwing harder and getting tighter spin on my pitches.
What player(s) do you look up to the most?
Keilani Ricketts.
What are your favorite hobbies outside of softball?
Reading.
What excites you the most about playing college softball?
Getting able to compete at a higher level of softball.
