UTSA’s Arlette Hernandez has been a freshman workhorse in the circle
In the 2026 season, Hernandez emerged as UTSA’s pitching ace, logging 189.2 innings, 32 starts and 18 complete games while earning Freshman All-American, NFCA All-Region and American All-Freshman honors. She brings durability, competitiveness and real swing-and-miss ability, with 157 strikeouts and a Pitcher of the Week nod after a shutout, 12-strikeout week. The profile here is simple: she’s the kind of starter who eats innings, keeps her team in games, and already looks built for high-volume, high-pressure softball.
