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Sydney Somerndike
Quick Facts
Nick Name: Syd
Hometown: Villa Park, CA
College Signee: University of Arizona
Member League:
Club Team: Firecrackers Rico
Positions: P
Get to know her...
Taran Alvelo
Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right
Spending time with friends and family
University of Arizona
I was immediately drawn to the atmosphere created by the players and coaches. The school represents an amazing tradition I knew I wanted to be apart of.
I look up to Taryne Mowatt McKinney and model my play after her because I was inspired by her fearlessness she showed in the circle her whole career. I am so lucky I get to spend 4 years learning from her.
Both of my parents are Physical Therapists. My older sister played basketball and is now a student at the University of Washington and my younger brother is a baseball player.
I hope to be an example to play the game having fun and always working your hardest towards your dreams.
In 2021 I was named the California Gatorade Player of the Year. My high school team and I had a great run to the CIF Finals. I was a catcher until I was 11 and then started pitching.