Ava Barrios '26 Recruiting Profile

Hello, my name is Ava Barrios, and I live in San Diego, California. I come from a family that loves sports, and you can always find them in the stands cheering me and my team on. I love to stay active and would play all sports if I could fit in the time. In 8u softball, my active mind decided that I wanted to pitch, and ever since then, I've been hooked. I thrive on the constant activity and competition. I have dedicated countless hours to training, and I am excited about my continued growth in speed, spin, and pitch placement. I am a supportive teammate, and have made so many great friendships from this sport. 

I am a 10th grader at Christian Unified High School, in El Cajon, CA. I am currently the starting pitcher for our varsity team (as a freshman). Right away, I was put on the mound, and proved myself with a win, pitching 5 of 7 innings. Second game, I had to pitch 11 of a 13 inning game. What a way to start off a season, going all the way to the CIF SDS DIII Championship match.

 After a great and fun season with OC Batbusters Romeka, I recently joined a new travel team called, Power Surge Walling-Pearlstein, based out of San Diego, CA. My main position is Pitcher, and I play outfield as well. Our club team plans to attend some showcases this fall & winter, also some national tournaments after the high school season. 

I spend most of my time training in softball, but I also play soccer for my high school. It gives me a little mind and body refresher. My favorite position in soccer, is defense. I love to challenge my opponents forward and keep them from scoring. I am fast runner with a lot of stamina, so I often play mid-field, and give other players a break! I also enjoy working out in the weight room, to keep strong and healthy.