Lexi Sarradet, senior softball player, has been a force on the mound throughout her career. She has been named Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week four times and has thrown two no-hitters.
“You’re so focused on the game, and then the results just come naturally, it’s nice. It’s a great feeling,” she said about throwing a no-hitter.
Sarradet has been playing softball since she was ten and played volleyball and basketball in high school as well. She decided to stick with softball because of her love for the game.
“[I chose softball because of] the passion I have for it. I just love pitching,” she said.
Sarradet, a psychology major from Miami, plans to study nursing when she graduates.
The senior game is on, April 22, and Sarradet wants to see a huge crowd there to support her team.
Questions and Answers with Lexi Sarradet
If you had the option of choosing one superpower, what would it be? “Either to be invisible at times or I think it’d be cool to read people’s minds.”
If you won $1 million, what would you do with the money? “Help out my family and buy my sister a Mustang.”
If you were stranded on a desert island, and you could only bring three items, what would they be? “One would definitely be eyeliner, my phone and a softball.”
If you could travel back in time, what time period would you go to? “The 60s and the 70s ―everything was so mellow. I hear about my family’s time in the past, and it’s just amazing.
What is your favorite pregame meal? “The night before, I always have chicken and pasta.”
If you could sit down for dinner with anybody, famous or not famous, dead or alive, who would you want? “I would definitely choose Jennie Finch. To have dinner with her would be nice.”
In a movie about you, who would play you? “It has to be someone kind of quirky, but at the same time, still sweet. Either Reese Witherspoon or Cameron Diaz.”
In the movie, who would you want to play your love interest? “Justin Timberlake.”
How would you describe yourself in three words? “Dedicated, passionate and loyal.”
