Alexia Carrasquillo

Class:
Freshman
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-5
Hometown:
Clermont, Fla.
Position:
C/UTL
Prev School:
Home School

2025 (Fr.)

Appeared in 24 games, starting 13 times at catcher
Batted .348 (16-for-46) with three doubles, four homers, 17 RBI, nine runs, a .404 on base percentage and .674 slugging percentage
Recorded three multiple-hit games, including one three-hit contest, while registering four multiple-RBI games, including two four-RBI contests
First career hit came against Hofstra (Feb. 23)
Went 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI and two runs scored against Kennesaw State (March 9)
Batted 3-for-3 with a grand slam, four RBI and two runs scored at Marshall (March 11), becoming the first Liberty freshman since Rachel Roupe in 2022 to hit a grand slam
Homered for the third game in a row, March 14 at WKU
Had a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning of the first game of NCAA Bryan-College Station Regional final round against Texas A&M (May 18)
Tied the game at 2-2 with a sixth-inning, pinch-hit RBI single in game one of NCAA Eugene Super Regional (May 23)

Prep

Home schooled
Mentioned in the ExtraInningSoftball.com Extra Elite 100, being the focus of numerous feature articles by the website
During the summer of 2023, batted .377 with a .477 on base percentage and 1.080 slugging percentage while playing for Unity-Johnson/ross
Hit a two-run homer at 2023 Triple Crown Nationals to help her team win the championship
Has played for some of the top club softball teams in the nation, including Mojo, Hotshots, Batbusters and Virginia Unity
Played for Team Puerto Rico in 2024 U18 Women’s World Cup in China

Personal

Daughter of Raul and Wanda Carrasquillo
Intends to major in sports psychology
Birthday is Feb. 2

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty was the right place for me because the campus is just amazing and I love how everyone loves the Lord! The coaching staff is also great and I really love how they make me feel at home.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray before every game, and I listen to music to get in the zone.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me because they are my rocks and they are always there for me.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning PGF nationals at age nine and being the first ever in any sport to commit to a D1 program at age 11.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
Number 21 means everything to me because that has always been my number, and 21 was worn by Roberto Clemente the GOAT.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I love dinner! My favorite thing to eat for dinner is fettucine alfredo with shrimp.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
iMessages.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Playing volleybal and dancing.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have 2 Australian labradoodles, named Blake and Salsa.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Yadi Molina, one of the best Puerto Rican catchers in baseball.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My family, because I hold them near and dear to my heart.

What is your go-to karaoke song?
Love by Keisha Cole

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would love to visit Italy. It's so beautiful and looks so fun to visit!