Today we head to Texas to look at a standout all-state sophomore we first profiled in March when she committed to a Big 12 program. Within the last year and a half she has moved up from 14U to 16U to 18U Gold in one of the top club programs in the country and her stock continues to climb…

Name: TARIN TRAVIESO
High School: Antonian College Prep
City: San Antonio
State: Texas
Grad Year: 2017
Club Team: Texas Bombers Gold
Positions: 1B/P
Height: 505
GPA: 4.0 (honors classes), currently in the top 10 of her class

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High School Stats: batting average of .551 (54-for-98), 53 runs (1^st in area for all divisions), nine home runs (2^nd in area) and 42 RBI (3^rd in area); also had a 11-2 record as a pitcher with 84 K’s and an ERA of 1.67.
High School Honors: 2014 – 1^st team All-State- TAPPS Division 5A, 1^st team All-District (District 2), San Antonio Express News All Area Team Sub 4A/Private Schools. Pitched and hit Antonian to the TAPPS 5A state title game.

Club Accomplishments: one of only two 2017’s on the Texas Bombers Gold team this fall, moved up from Bombers 16U whom she helped lead to 7^th place finish at ASA GOLD National Championship in Broken Arrow, Okla. this summer. In 2013, led Bombers 14U to PGF Nationals.

College: Kansas (committed March, 2014)
Other Offers: Penn State, Southern Miss and Texas-San Antonio
Why Kansas? “I wanted to compete at the highest level possible but at the same time go to an excellent school for academics. I also loved the coaches as well as the facilities. Kansas was a perfect fit for me and I can’t wait to play there!”

What is your favorite bat: “My favorite bat was the black and light blue Xeno by Louisville Slugger. I liked it because the weight was balanced and felt really solid.”
What is your favorite brand of cleats? 
Mizuno
What is the uniform brand you prefer? “I prefer ‘TheGluv’ uniform brand