2022 Softball Roster
Roster
Thomas, Ja'Naiya
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Jersey Number 10
Ja'Naiya Thomas
- Position:
- Infielder
- Height:
- 5-6
- Custom2:
- L/R
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Cypress Creek HS
Bio
| AWARDS / HONORS | ||||
| 2022 | D1Softball.com The American Preseason Freshman of the Year | |||
| 2021 | D1Softball.com Top 75 Impact Freshmen honoree | |||
JUNIOR (2024)
Played in 11 games, making nine starts ... Ended the year with a .231/.300/.615 slash ... Made season debut against McNeese (Feb. 28) ... Went 2-for-2 with two solo home runs off the bench against Texas A&M Commerce (March 1) ... Hit a third home run of the weekend against Texas A&M Commerce (March 2) ... Hit a double against McNeese (March 6).
SOPHOMORE (2023)
Started in all 50 games ... Finished the year with a .245/.307/.272 slash while adding three extra base hits and 14 RBIs ... Tallied nine multi-hit games and three multi-RBI games ... Tallied two hits, an RBI and a walk against South Dakota State (Feb. 10) ... Posted two hits against Washington (Feb. 17) ... Went 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs against Morgan State (Feb. 18) ... Recorded two hits against Pitt (Feb. 25) ... Went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run against Michigan State (March 4) ... Earned two hits against Tarleton State (March 10) and McNeese (March 15) ... Scored two runs at Baylor (March 18) ... Scored two runs and tallied two hits at Wichita State (April 14).
FRESHMAN (2022)
- Named to D1Softball's preseason Top 75 Impact Freshman list.
- Named D1Softball's Preseason Freshman of the Year for The American Conference.
- Collegiate debut came as a third baseman against UTSA (2/11).
- Recorded first career hit in collegiate debut against UTSA (2/11).
- Recorded first career home run against Northwestern State (3/12).
- Recorded career-high three hits, two runs, one RBI and one stolen base against New Mexico State (3/5).
- Tied for most stolen bases (13).
- Helped Cypress Ranch win 2021 district title after perfect 14-0 season.
- Earned Cypress Creek MVP in 2021.
- Named 17-6A all-district first team iin 2021.
- TSWA all-state selection.
- Ranked 33rd infielder by D-I Softball.
- Named to the Extra Innings all-summer team.
- Four year letter-winner at Cypress Creek.
- Hit .597 as a senior in 2021 with 27 RBI and seven HR.
- For her career, hit .537 with 22 home runs, and 110 RBI.
- Made eight career appearances in the circle for Cypress Creek.
PERSONAL
- Parents are Cedric and Vermella Thomas.
- Has six siblings, Jysherrica, Jocelyn, Jasmeen, Ty'Conia, Jemiah and Cedric Jr.
HIGHLIGHTS: Houston 5, Utah 2
Sunday, March 30
HIGHLIGHTS: Houston 10, McNeese 6
Wednesday, March 26
HIGHLIGHTS: Houston 10, Lamar 6
Wednesday, March 19
Cinematic Recap vs. Iowa State
Tuesday, March 11
