Lehigh Athletics
Softball Roster
Jessica Calvini
| Number: | 10 |
| Position: | IF/OF |
| Height: | 5'6" |
| Class Year: | Fr. |
| Major: | Arts and Sciences |
| Bats: | R/ |
| Throws: | R |
| Hometown: | Mamaroneck, N.Y. |
| Previous School: | Rye Neck |
Why Lehigh? “I chose to attend Lehigh because of the amazing combination of athletics and education. It was the perfect balance.”
On Coach Troyan: “Coach Troyan is one of the most sincere and compassionate coaches I have ever met. He coaches at such a competitive level with so much success, but makes every practice and game fun. His humor and personality make it a pleasure to play for him.”
On the Lehigh softball experience: “The Lehigh softball experience is so much more than athletics, it is an immediate family. The support, encouragement, and loyalty on and off the field are indescribable.”
In high school: Five-year All-Section performer… four-time All-State selection… first team All-State as a senior… New York State Class B Player of the Year… MSG Varsity Pitcher of the Year… Westchester Journal News Section Player of the Year… team captain… batted .521 with eight home runs and 46 RBI as a senior… finished high school career with 169 hits… recorded 852 strikeouts in the pitcher’s circle... member of National Honor Society… played travel softball for New Jersey Intensity.
Personal: Daughter of Joe and Donna... brother Jakob (16) … enjoys spending time with friends and family and watching movies.
Getting to Know Jessica
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The family-like atmosphere
Major & Why: Education. I have always wanted to be a teacher.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: So far, Sociology
Favorite Place on Campus: Pandini’s
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artists: Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean
Walkup Song: Can't Hold Us
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite TV Show: One Tree Hill
Favorite Website: Google
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Curtis Granderson
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: To teach and coach at a high school
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s the number I was given
If I Didn't Play Softball, I Would Play: Basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Divide it evenly between my family and donate the rest to charity