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Krista Donnenwirth returns for her sophomore campaign after a phenomenal freshman season which saw her named an NFCA Third-Team All-American, First-Team All Pac-10 and Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year. While her defensive work at the hot corner at third was a highlight of the Devil D last season, her offensive prowess at the plate is what made her a feared brand name across the country. Hitting .354 on the season, Krista launched 15 home runs on the season to tie the fourth highest ASU single-season record. Krista also scored 37 runs on the year for 75 hits, good for sixth all-time in ASU single-season records. Her .636 slugging percentage struck fear in pitchers as she also put 14 doubles on her tab as well throughout the season. While launching a home run at the World Series to edge Texas A&M in game one of the championship series was a highlight for Donnenwirth she also hit two longballs against Arizona on April 19 to help seal a sweep of the Wildcats for the first time in 20 years. Donnenwirth hails from Mission Viejo, Calif., where she was a letterwinner in both softball and basketball, both of which teams she captained in her high school career. While a member of the Capistrano Valley Cougars softball squad, Krista was named First Team All-CIF, South Coast All-League and League MVP. A menace at the plate, Krista hit .508 in her junior season and .447 in her senior season as well at hitting .750 at Gold Nationals, which she lists as her most exciting sports moment. No slacker in the classroom, Krista was also named to her high schools Honor Roll throughout her four years. The California native is an exploratory major who hopes to major in psychology and enter the field as a career. She was born on June 12, 1989 in Torrance, Calif. to Bill (sales rep) and Sarah (dental hygienist) Donnenwirth of Mission Viejo, Calif. She has one older brother, Dana (21) and her full name is Krista Lynn Donnenwirth. At the plate with Krista Donnenwirth: The best part about this year's ASU Softball team will be...the hitting One word to describe Coach Myers...crazy If I could have lunch with anyone, it would be...Buddah The most interesting thing I did this summer was...see the hippies in San Francisco My favorite music artist is...The Weepies If I could live anywhere, I would live in...on a lake My advice to youngsters would be...Work hard and enjoy life! My favorite course in college is..psychology My most prized possession is...my chihuahua Kody My favorite restaurant is...Mimi's! The best place I have traveled to is...China My ideal job would be...sports psychologist Something most people don't know about me is...I will be rich. Before every game I...listen to chill music. |
 
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