Another week, another Big West Conference Pitcher of the Week award
for freshman phenom Erin Jones-Wesley. This past weekend in Palms
Springs, Erin pitched three outstanding games; her first coming in an
eight inning, five hit, one run (unearned) performance against Utah in
which Long Beach State won 5-1.
Erin then added taking down a top 10 team to her young resume, throwing a complete game, six strikeout performance against No. 6 ranked Oklahoma in route to a 2-1 victory for the 49ers over the Sooners.
Erin wrapped her weekend with a solid performance against Oklahoma State, but the 49ers fell 5-3.
This impressive weekend brings Erin's season stats to a 5-1 record with an ERA of 1.59.
The
Black and Gold Insider caught up with Erin before she and them head off
to San Diego to face another stacked tournament field.
Black and Gold Insider: You had another
great weekend on the mound, what has been the key to your early
success?
Erin Jones-Wesley: I think I have been
successful so far because of the smart pitch selection chosen by my
coaches, the great defense and offense my team has supported me with,
and the connection I have with both catchers that allows me to feel
confident with each pitch of the game.
Do you think your
first outing where you pitched a complete game shutout helped boost
your confidence and carry over to the other starts you have made so
far?
Erin Jones-Wesley: Pitching a shut out
in my first college outing definitely helped me believe I can do it,
but I don’t really look at past games for confidence; in softball
you really have to take it one pitch at a time. Softball is a really
humbling sport, a person can be really hot one day, and the next day
go 0 for 4 or pitch a bad game and get taken out. I’ve learned to
never live through the past, and just to look forward to the future.
What's your
favorite part of traveling to the different tournaments and getting
to hangout with your teammates?
Erin Jones-Wesley:
My favorite part of
traveling would have to be the actual traveling part, sitting on a
bus for long periods of time may seem terribly boring, but we all
find a way to make it entertaining. The other freshmen and I get
really silly and just talk in different accents and give everyone on
the team and our coaching staff funny names. Oh, and of course,
eating with the team. I love food!
What music do you like to listen to before you pitch?
Erin Jones-Wesley: It really just
depends on my mood; sometimes I can just put my iPod on shuffle and
just let anything play, which can range from: country to hip-hop to
pop to songs performed by the cast of the TV show Glee. If I feel the
need to really get pumped up though I play “I Made It” by Kevin
Rudolf or “Successful” by Drake.
Who's the funniest girl on your team?
Erin Jones-Wesley: Everyone really has
their funny moments, but I think the one person who makes everyone
laugh if Christina Schallig without a doubt.
Are you excited
for March Madness?
Erin Jones-Wesley: I usually stick to
just watching the NBA, but I’ll be more excited if our basketball
team goes through a few rounds! The
only college basketball team I watch, or am interested in is Long
Beach State. GO BEACH!
No comments:
Post a Comment