Vanessa Hodges '23 Recruiting Profile

Hi, I am a very respectful, well rounded, individual, both academically and athletically. I'm always looking for ways to challenge myself on and off the field so I can continue to grow. I will always give you my best. Although I know my strengths as an outfielder, shortstop, catcher, and 3rd basemen, I'm a utility player that will play wherever my coach feels the team needs me the most that day. 

What makes me stand out from other recruits is my drive, my determination, my dedication, my positive attitude, my focus, and most importantly my hustle and passion. I'm a risk taker. I set goals for myself and always find a way to persevere. I'm an aggressive and fearless player on the field. I'll do whatever it takes to get my job done, whether that be fielding, batting, or running the bases. I'm a very smart player always watching the game and what is going on all around. I'm also a very fast and powerful player both offensively and defensively. Being in Tae Kwon Do for over 10 years makes me very disciplined, coordinated, and good with my feet. Softball is a game of failure, and I am mentally tough. I have the ability to bounce back from adversity. I see mistakes and embrace those obstacles as opportunities.  I would say the biggest difference between myself and others though is my hustle. Hustle is a choice, and I choose to always hustle 110% of the time. Hustle is my game, whether it's on or off the field, stealing bases, running out a bunt, or running in on a bunt, or going for the most ridiculous foul ball diving catch. Anyone that watches me play the game can clearly see my pure love for the game- Softball!!!