Monroe University Bronx

2025: First season playing collegiate softball for the Express... was named to the All-Region 15 second team (5/7)… was selected to the Region 15 All-Tournament team (5/4)… earned the Freshman of the Year Award at the Monroe University – Bronx Athletics Department’s Awards Dinner (5/12)… was named the Express Student-Athlete of the Week (4/21)… made 22 appearances and collected four hits and seven RBIs… recorded a season-high four RBIs and scored four times while going 2-for-3 with a double in a dominant win at Roxbury (4/18)… showed discipline at the plate with two walks and added one extra-base hit during the year… served as a dual-threat contributor in the circle, earning eight wins in 101 innings pitched… notched a season-high five strikeouts and did not allow a walk in a complete-game victory over Suffolk County in the Region 15 Tournament (5/3)… pitched a season-long 8.0 innings to secure a hard-fought Region 15 road win over Dutchess (4/24)… held opponents hitless in 2.2 innings of relief on April 27… finished the season with 41 strikeouts… in the field, she tallied 13 assists and 18 putouts during the year.


Who is Melissa? 
Native Country: Dominican Republic 
Reason for Choosing Monroe:  I chose Monroe because I can receive the degree I would like and play the sport I love. Some people have recommended me to study at Monroe.  
High School Sports Played: Played softball and volleyball all four years.  

My Favorite: 
Athlete: Juan Soto 
Food: Pizza 
Quote: It’s not about being the best. It’s about being better than you were yesterday.  
Professional Sports Team: New York Yankees