Newcomer Spotlight: Abby Herndon
As the Malveaux era begins its second season on the Plains, several newcomers will proudly wear the Orange and Blue at Jane B. Moore Field for the first time. This fall, we introduce the 13 new players joining the program.
Introducing Abby Herndon
Abby Herndon, a left-handed pitcher from Killen, Alabama, joins the Tigers after spending her previous season at Ole Miss. Although she did not play in her first collegiate year, Herndon brings an impressive high school resume, earning three all-state honors at Brooks High School.
Early Softball Beginnings
Q: How old were you when you first started to play softball?
Herndon: I was four when I started tee ball. I was around six when I actually began playing with a softball.
Influences and Role Models
Q: Who has influenced your softball career the most?
Herndon: We would always be in the yard, hitting off the tee and practicing at a very young age.Q: Who was a player you admired as a young athlete?
Herndon: I got her book when I was 10 and read it. She was always a player I watched.
Advice to Younger Self
Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
Abby Herndon’s journey reflects dedication and growth, setting a promising tone for her future with the Tigers.