Alex Davis celebrates with the Toro sign as she makes it to first base. Photo by Chris Perry/CSUDH Athletics
By Julia McIntyre Staff Reporter
California State University, Dominguez Hills Women’s Softball player Alex Davis was recently named CCAA Athlete of the Week for Feb. 6-12. It is her first career Player of the Week title after she helped lead the Toros to three in-region wins, earning hits in each game.
Davis the outfielder, found out about the honor through social media. She said, “It was a great feeling to see myself recognized as the CCAA Player of the Week. I found out because my teammate Rosie sent it to me on Instagram and I was very surprised, to say the least. It was a recognition of my hard work being noticed outside of the DH softball team.”
The Toro improved her batting percentage significantly during the week she was given the title. She ended up with a .364 with a .417 on-base mark by the end of the week. In the second game of a doubleheader against Hawaii Pacific University, she led CSUDH to a 6-0 win with a grand slam.
When asked if there was any specific training that helped her earn the Player of the Week accomplishment, Davis said, “I can definitely say it’s a combination of practicing confidence and comfort. You can take as many reps as you need but there’s nothing like playing ball when you feel completely yourself.”
Davis’ 2023 season highs include four RBI on Feb. 6 against Hawaii Pacific and four putouts on Feb. 26 against San Francisco State. The Toro outfielder said her main inspiration to help her play so hard is the accomplishment of playing on a softball team.
“I remember watching college softball on t.v. as a little kid, and it became my dream to make it to that level. Seeing what college players could do motivated me to play like them. Now it’s more about proving and making myself proud,” she said.
As a part of the NCAA Division II reigning champions, a personal goal of Davis is to not have any regrets this season. “I’m planning to just trust my gut and always play my game.”
For teamwide goals, Davis said the Toros are simply aiming to play their game. “This year’s team, although the stats don’t show it yet, is the most talented one out of the three teams I’ve competed with at DH. Keep in mind every team I’ve been on in those three years has been ranked top 25. It’s a crazy feeling to have when anyone in the lineup can jack one over the fence. Our goal this season is to play our game, and play to our team’s ability to continue the dynasty of DH softball,” said Davis.
Davis’ CCAA Player of the Week accomplishment is the first for a Toro this season. CSUDH softball is continuing their season protecting their West Region title with plenty of wins under their belt early on and Davis being a prominent force for the team.
