Gatorade 2023 - 2024: Player of the Year

Softball - New Mexico

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SOFTBALL

Sydney Lessentine

Right-handed pitcher/second baseman
ALAMOGORDO HS
ALAMOGORDO, NEW MEXICO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

1.89

ERA

152

Innings Pitched

259

Strike Outs

0.763

WHIP
“She’s hands-down the best pitcher in the state. Her delivery is effortless. She has a complete arsenal of pitches.”
Mike Lopez
Head Coach head coach at Silver High School
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 senior right-handed pitcher and second baseman led the Lady Tigers to a 27-5 record and a berth in the Class 5A state championship this past season. Lessentine compiled a 22-2 record in the circle with a 1.89 ERA in 152 innings. She struck out 259 batters against just 19 walks on her way to recording a 0.763 WHIP. She also batted .396 with seven home runs, 49 RBI and a 1.172 OPS. A four-time All-District selection, she made the 2024 New Mexico High School Coaches Association Senior All-Star Team at the end of the season. 

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Academic Achievement

Lessentine has maintained a 3.93 weighted GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball on scholarship at Texas A&M this fall. 

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Exemplary Character

Lessentine has volunteered locally with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and also provides pitching lessons to youth athletes. In addition, she’s donated her time at a community thrift store.