Preseason First Team All-MVC Pitcher/Infielder with Elite Control and Two-Way Impact
Azalya Lopez, a 5'8" senior at Valparaiso, is a Preseason First Team All-MVC standout whose 2.89 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 138 innings (2025 season) reflect elite control—allowing just a .218 opponent batting average, the 10th-best single-season mark in program history. Beyond pitching, she’s a dynamic two-way player: hitting .307 in MVC play with an .835 OPS, leading her team with 10 doubles, and ranking second in RBIs (25) and walks (23). Her intensity is unmatched; she tied for the MVC lead in saves and consistently delivers under pressure, earning two MVC Newcomer of the Week awards. With a poised, competitive personality and no reported injury history, Lopez is a perfect fit for teams needing a reliable ace who also contributes offensively. She’s not just a stat leader—she’s a game-changer who elevates her team’s ceiling.
