“Cancer is very close to my heart being that my mother is a 9 year breast cancer survivor and my aunt is currently battling breast cancer. Coach Torina’s mother battled ovarian cancer and the teal walk is very important not only to me but to the entire Baton Rouge community. Baton Rouge has given me so much and is truly my home away from home and everyone there that has supported me and softball has become family. I want to make sure that the young women in the community that means so much to me are aware of the signs of these cancers that can one day save their life or someone that they love.” – AJ Andrews

 

INTERACT WITH AJ
  

AJ Andrews Event:

  • May 4-6, 2018  |  Shawnee, KS

AJ Andrews Bio:

AJ is an outfielder for the Akron racers going into her 3rd year as a professional. She was drafted 7th overall in the 2015 Draft by the Chicago Bandits and played her rookie season with them. AJ holds the distinction of being the first woman to ever win a Rawlings Gold Glover Award.

​Prior to her professional career, AJ played at the collegiate level for LSU. She was a 3 time All-SEC selection and finished her career with a .354 average and 97 stolen bases.

​“I am excited about sharing my passion for this sport in the city that has given me so much. I cannot wait to work with the young women that aspire to do great things in this sports and to be that role model that helps them achieve their goals.”

AJ Andrews Accolades:

​Chicago Bandits

  • Drafted 7th overall by the Chicago Bandits
  • Played in 31 games as a rookie

​Akron Racers

  • Signed a 2 year contract in 2015 with the Akron Racers
  • First female athlete to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
  • Co-winner of the Rally Spikes Award for most stolen bases in the NPF with 15.
  • Produced 30 hits, 24 runs, 7 doubles and 10 RBI.
  • Hit her first professional home run on June 28, 2016.
  • Earned ESPN SportsCenter’s #1 play on July 23, 2016 with a diving catch against the USSSA Pride

LSU

  • 2013 1st Team All-SEC
  • 2x 2nd Team All-SEC
  • 2013 NFCA 3rd Team All-American
  • 2012 SEC All-Freshman Team
  • Started all 66 games in centerfield and batted .354 in 2015.
  • Played 240 games at LSU, with a .354 career batting average, 5 home runs, 95 RBI and 97 stolen bases.