{"id":24575,"date":"2024-04-30T15:10:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thealliancefastpitch.com\/tfl\/?p=24575"},"modified":"2024-04-30T15:10:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:10:27","slug":"natalie-malvaiz-named-tfl-player-of-the-month-for-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thealliancefastpitch.com\/tfl\/2024\/04\/30\/natalie-malvaiz-named-tfl-player-of-the-month-for-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Natalie Malvaiz named TFL Player of the Month for March"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Alliance Fastpitch proudly announces Natalie Malvaiz (2029) from the Texas Fastpitch League (TFL) as Player of the Month for her remarkable play in March 2024. Natalie Malvaiz, a versatile player for Texas Bombers Flores, excels in multiple positions\u2014first base, pitcher. Her March offensive stats include a .500 batting average, a .500 OBP, 2 singles, 1 double, 1 RBIs. Through 16.4 innings pitched, she had 28 strikeouts and a 1.646 ERA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natalie Malvaiz&#8217;s journey in softball was ignited by her older sister Alyssa&#8217;s influence, sparking a love for the game rooted in challenge and camaraderie. She thrived in the social aspect of softball, relishing the opportunity to connect with teammates and cheer them on wholeheartedly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Natalie couldn&#8217;t pinpoint a single cherished memory from her softball experiences, she treasured every practice, game, and tournament, cherishing the laughter and camaraderie they brought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside of softball, Natalie finds joy in a diverse range of activities, excelling in volleyball, basketball, and track events like discus and shot put. She also finds solace in reading and spending time with friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In both softball and academics, Natalie&#8217;s goals revolve around excellence and teamwork. She aims to be a supportive teammate on the field and maintain high grades in her classes, embodying dedication and positivity in all her pursuits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Described by her coach Cynthia Flores as a player with a strong presence and a compassionate heart, Natalie&#8217;s commitment to excellence extends beyond the field. Her coach recounted a memorable moment where Natalie&#8217;s resilience and determination shone through, inspiring both her teammates and her coach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the sport and her unwavering commitment to growth, Natalie Malvaiz was commended by the Alliance Fastpitch as Player of the Month, a testament to her exemplary character and achievements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What is the Alliance Fastpitch Player Recognition Program?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Player Recognition Program was built to recognize and spotlight our individual players in each Member League. Each month, registered Alliance Fastpitch coaches can nominate a player from their age division. League Leadership will review nominations and a monthly stats report from AthletesGoLive (AGL) to determine the League\u2019s Player of the Month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the announcement of each League\u2019s Players of the Month, the Alliance Fastpitch will recognize a National Player of the Month. To be considered for Player of the Month, your team must score League games in AGL so your stats will be included in the League\u2019s monthly report.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Alliance Fastpitch proudly announces Natalie Malvaiz (2029) from the Texas Fastpitch League (TFL) as Player of the Month for her remarkable play in March 2024. Natalie Malvaiz, a versatile player for Texas Bombers Flores, excels in multiple positions\u2014first base, pitcher. 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