The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Meet the Blazers: Arden Plugge
2/4/2021 10:18:00 AM | Softball
BIRMINGHAM – Softball season is almost here! There is so much to be excited about in Birmingham as the UAB softball team opens its schedule up on Feb. 12 in Troy, Ala. The team welcomes nine newcomers to the roster for the 2021 season. UABSports.com will introduce you to these new Blazers and provide unique opportunities to get to know them.
Today's 'Meet the Blazers' profile features a freshman pitcher, Arden Plugge.
Quick Facts:
Number: 26
Position: Pitcher
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Vestavia Hills, Ala.
High School: Vestavia Hills
What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
AP: "My favorite thing about Vestavia Hills is the strong family feel that it has. The community is incredible as it has so much to offer. It also has an amazing school system that I was very blessed to have gone through and been part of."
What has been your favorite part of Birmingham so far?
AP: "Birmingham, as you may know, is known for its good food, so my answer would probably be all of the great restaurants. My all-time favorite restaurant here is City Bowls."
When did you start playing softball and why?
AP: "I started playing softball when I was six years old because it was another sport that I wanted to try out."
What is your favorite softball memory?
AP: "There are so many that it's hard to pick. However, if I had to pick something, it would probably be all of the travel ball trips and tournaments in my early travel ball years or all of the pitching lessons with my dad."
Did you play any other sports growing up?
AP: "I played soccer in elementary school, ran cross country in middle school and played basketball in middle and high school."
Why did you choose UAB?
AP: "I chose UAB because it checked off the boxes for all things I wanted in a college. Family has always been an important part in my life and being able to stay close to home is very special to me. Academics have also always been very important to me and UAB is a great school. UAB has a wonderful softball program with an amazing staff and players. Overall, UAB provided me the opportunity to earn a degree at a school with an amazing medical reputation as well as continue to play the sport that I love."
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and how old are they?
AP: "I have three siblings: Averie (20), Miles (15) and Adair (12)."
Who is your biggest inspiration?
AP: "I don't really have a specific figure that is my inspiration, but I am inspired by those who have a good work ethic and push themselves not only in their sport but also in the classroom."
Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up?
AP: "I think I wanted to be a doctor."
What do you want to be now?
AP: "I'm not completely sure what I want to do yet, but I do know that I want to work in the medical field. A few things I have considered are nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner and physician's assistant.
What are you majoring in?
AP: "I am currently majoring in biology."
Do you have a favorite quote?
AP: "My favorite bible verse is Ephesians 3:20."
What is your favorite TV show to binge watch?
AP: "I love so many, but my all-time favorites are Grey's Anatomy and Friends."
What do you like to do in your free time?
AP: "In my free time, I like to spend time with my friends and family, read, listen to music, watch TV shows and go on runs or walks."
If you could have any actress play you in a movie about your life who would it be?
AP: "Ellen Pompeo."
What is your favorite meal/food?
AP: "Some of my favorites are tator tots, smoothie bowls pizza, salad and fruit."
If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live?
AP: "As of right now, I don't have any specific places in mind, but I would love to live on a lake."
What is your favorite book?
AP: "Everybody Always by Bob Goff."
What are you looking forward to most in your first softball season at UAB?
AP: "I'm most looking forward to improving my relationships with the other players and the coaching staff. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to compete this year because I know that not everyone gets to due to the pandemic."
Softball season tickets are on sale by purchasing the 2020-21 Gold Card here for $65. The Gold Card is an exclusive offer that grants you admission into all UAB men's and women's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, baseball and softball events for the upcoming academic year. Contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
For more information on the UAB softball team, follow @UAB_SB on Twitter and Instagram.
Today's 'Meet the Blazers' profile features a freshman pitcher, Arden Plugge.
Quick Facts:
Number: 26
Position: Pitcher
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Vestavia Hills, Ala.
High School: Vestavia Hills
What is your favorite thing about your hometown?
AP: "My favorite thing about Vestavia Hills is the strong family feel that it has. The community is incredible as it has so much to offer. It also has an amazing school system that I was very blessed to have gone through and been part of."
What has been your favorite part of Birmingham so far?
AP: "Birmingham, as you may know, is known for its good food, so my answer would probably be all of the great restaurants. My all-time favorite restaurant here is City Bowls."
When did you start playing softball and why?
AP: "I started playing softball when I was six years old because it was another sport that I wanted to try out."
What is your favorite softball memory?
AP: "There are so many that it's hard to pick. However, if I had to pick something, it would probably be all of the travel ball trips and tournaments in my early travel ball years or all of the pitching lessons with my dad."
Did you play any other sports growing up?
AP: "I played soccer in elementary school, ran cross country in middle school and played basketball in middle and high school."
Why did you choose UAB?
AP: "I chose UAB because it checked off the boxes for all things I wanted in a college. Family has always been an important part in my life and being able to stay close to home is very special to me. Academics have also always been very important to me and UAB is a great school. UAB has a wonderful softball program with an amazing staff and players. Overall, UAB provided me the opportunity to earn a degree at a school with an amazing medical reputation as well as continue to play the sport that I love."
Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names and how old are they?
AP: "I have three siblings: Averie (20), Miles (15) and Adair (12)."
Who is your biggest inspiration?
AP: "I don't really have a specific figure that is my inspiration, but I am inspired by those who have a good work ethic and push themselves not only in their sport but also in the classroom."
Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up?
AP: "I think I wanted to be a doctor."
What do you want to be now?
AP: "I'm not completely sure what I want to do yet, but I do know that I want to work in the medical field. A few things I have considered are nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner and physician's assistant.
What are you majoring in?
AP: "I am currently majoring in biology."
Do you have a favorite quote?
AP: "My favorite bible verse is Ephesians 3:20."
What is your favorite TV show to binge watch?
AP: "I love so many, but my all-time favorites are Grey's Anatomy and Friends."
What do you like to do in your free time?
AP: "In my free time, I like to spend time with my friends and family, read, listen to music, watch TV shows and go on runs or walks."
If you could have any actress play you in a movie about your life who would it be?
AP: "Ellen Pompeo."
What is your favorite meal/food?
AP: "Some of my favorites are tator tots, smoothie bowls pizza, salad and fruit."
If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live?
AP: "As of right now, I don't have any specific places in mind, but I would love to live on a lake."
What is your favorite book?
AP: "Everybody Always by Bob Goff."
What are you looking forward to most in your first softball season at UAB?
AP: "I'm most looking forward to improving my relationships with the other players and the coaching staff. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to compete this year because I know that not everyone gets to due to the pandemic."
Softball season tickets are on sale by purchasing the 2020-21 Gold Card here for $65. The Gold Card is an exclusive offer that grants you admission into all UAB men's and women's soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, baseball and softball events for the upcoming academic year. Contact the UAB Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1 for more details.
For more information on the UAB softball team, follow @UAB_SB on Twitter and Instagram.
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