The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Meet the Blazers: Tyler Armistead
2/3/2022 4:52:00 PM | 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. 11 in Lafayette, La. The team welcomes 15 newcomers to the roster for the 2022 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 an experienced transfer outfielder, Tyler Armistead.
Quick Facts:
Number: 00
Position: Outfielder
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Butler, Ala.
High School: Patrician Academy
Why did you choose UAB?
TA: "UAB is closer to home, it offered the grad program I wanted, and it felt like everything just fell into place and that this is where I was meant to be."
What is your major?
TA: M.B.A
Favorite Musician?
TA: Reba
First softball Memory:
TA: "My first year in tee ball, my friend and I used to fight over the balls hit to the outfield because we wanted to be the one to field it and throw it in."
Describe yourself in three words:
TA: "Joyful, Social, Caring."
Dream travel destination:
TA: "New York City."
Favorite thing to do outside of softball:
TA: "Going shopping, watching sunsets, and spending time with my family and friends."
What are you most looking forward to this season?
TA: "Playing my first real game since my surgery in March 2021."
Softball season tickets are also available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
Today's Meet the Blazers' profile features an experienced transfer outfielder, Tyler Armistead.
Quick Facts:
Number: 00
Position: Outfielder
Height: 5-11
Hometown: Butler, Ala.
High School: Patrician Academy
Why did you choose UAB?
TA: "UAB is closer to home, it offered the grad program I wanted, and it felt like everything just fell into place and that this is where I was meant to be."
What is your major?
TA: M.B.A
Favorite Musician?
TA: Reba
First softball Memory:
TA: "My first year in tee ball, my friend and I used to fight over the balls hit to the outfield because we wanted to be the one to field it and throw it in."
Describe yourself in three words:
TA: "Joyful, Social, Caring."
Dream travel destination:
TA: "New York City."
Favorite thing to do outside of softball:
TA: "Going shopping, watching sunsets, and spending time with my family and friends."
What are you most looking forward to this season?
TA: "Playing my first real game since my surgery in March 2021."
Softball season tickets are also available by purchasing the 2021-22 Gold Card for $65 here. The 2021-22 Gold Card will get you access to all home events for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Baseball (Regions Field & Young Memorial). This card is not valid for Conference USA or NCAA Championship events.
A limited number of premium season tickets are available by calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
Single game tickets are on sale by clicking here.
For more information on the UAB softball team, follow @UAB_SB on Twitter and Instagram.
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