Savanah Whatley

Class:
Redshirt Senior
Bats/Throws:
L/R
Height:
5-5
Hometown:
Oakley, Calif.
Position:
INF
Prev School:
Heritage HS (Oregon State)

2025 (R-Jr.)

Appeared in 47 games, starting 43 times at shortstop
NFCA All-Mid-Atlantic Region second team
CUSA Newcomer of the Year
CUSA All-Conference first team
Batted .349 (38-for-109) with eight doubles, three triples, one homer, 20 RBI, 34 runs scored, a .451 on base percentage and .505 slugging percentage
Posted a .364 batting average, .463 OBP and .500 slugging percentage in conference play
Recorded 11 multiple-hit games, including one three-hit game and Liberty’s only four-hit contest of the season
Went 2-for-3 in season-opening 3-2 win over Radford (Feb.7), delivering a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning
Scored three runs against Charlotte (Feb. 14) and Longwood (March 26)
Batted 2-for-3 with a triple, three RBI and two runs scored in a 7-6 win over No. 12 Alabama (Feb. 14)
Registered back-to-back two-hit contests at WKU (March 14), hitting first career homer in game two of the doubleheader
Posted first career three-hit game, March 19 at North Carolina, hitting two doubles
Hit 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored at Louisiana Tech (April 26)
Went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored in NCAA Regional opener against Marist (May 16)
Batted .333 (4-for-12) while tying for second on the team with five runs scored at the NCAA Bryan-College Station Regional
Missed the CUSA Championship and most of the NCAA Eugene Super Regional with injury

Previous School

Transferred to Liberty after spending three seasons at Oregon State
Redshirted freshman season (2021) at Utah before transferring to Oregon State
Made 80 career starts at Oregon State, including a career-high 44 starts at shortstop in 2024
Batted .226 as a redshirt freshman in 2022, hitting an RBI double against Ohio State in the NCAA Knoxville Regional
Was a part of Oregon State’s run to the 2022 Women’s College World Series
In 2024, posted a .966 fielding percentage in 147 chances at shortstop

Prep

Graduated from Heritage High School
Attended Berean Christian High School as a freshman and sophomore, Archbishop Mitty as a junior and Heritage as a senior
Two-time all-league selection
2019 Prep2Prep Junior Player of the Year
As a junior, batted .544 with 26 RBI and 26 runs scored
Hit .600 as a sophomore and .478 as a freshman
Two-time 49 Cal-Hi Sports Player of the Week
Played club softball with LTG, Lady Magic and Sorcerers
Also played high school basketball

Personal

Daughter of Lee and Patricia Whatley
Majoring in interdisciplinary studies, would like to be a child like care specialist
Birthday is April 17

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose Liberty for the Christ-centered atmosphere and competitive athletics.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame, I drink a sugar-free Red Bull and listen to Bay Area music.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom and sister inspire me because they both raised me and sacrificed a lot for me to be able to be where I’m at today.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Going to the WCWS. Playing for Team Mexico. Taking down the number one team in the country at our regional in 2025.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I’ve worn the number 6 since I was 3 years old.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports?
Monica Abbott is my cousing and she is the greatest softball pitcher of all time.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Chicken and waffles for breakfast.

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

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Hanging out with my dog Bella.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a Pitt Lab mix named Bella.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Jenna Lilly

What is your favorite possession and why?
My dog because she’s my best friend.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Jolene by Dolly Parton.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Going to Italy is my dream vacation.