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2026 Softball Roster

Justine Holm
Justine Holm

6 Emmy Cardenas

  • Height 5-8
  • Class Junior
  • Position RHP/UT
  • Hometown La Jolla, Calif.
  • Prev School La Jolla H.S.

Biography

Sophomore Highlights (2025)
  • Hit first collegiate home run on Apr. 19 at Radford as she tied the game in the top of the seventh with two outs
  • Drove in the team's lone run in a 4-1 loss at nationally-ranked Clemson
  • Earned first collegiate win in the circle on Feb. 22 vs. Youngstown St. in a relief appearance
  • Started and earned second career win on Mar. 4 vs. Mount St. Mary's
Freshman Highlights (2024)
  • Made first collegiate appearance in the circle on Feb. 9 vs. North Carolina
  • Made first collegiate start in the circle on Feb. 17 vs. Mount St. Mary's
  • Recorded first RBI on Apr. 10 vs. Wofford
Prior To Winthrop
  • Named a U.S. Marine Corps Distinguised Female Athlete
  • Named the San Diego CIF Inaugural All-Star Game MVP
  • Was a three-time captain for high school softball team
  • Named First Team City League (2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Named Two-Time Pitcher of the Year (2021, 2022)
  • Posted a high school ERA of 1.35, had 620 career strikeouts, eight no-hitters, batted .556 and had 27 home runs
  • San Diego Union Tribune H.S. Player of the Month (March 2023)
  • Cal High Sports State Stats Star of the Week (March 3, 2023)
Personal
  • Born June 7, 2005 in San Diego, Calif.
  • Is the daughter of Rachael and Richard Cardenas
  • Seeking a degree in biology with a minor in psychology

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Historical Player Information

  • 6

    2024Freshman

    Pitcher/Infielder
    5'8"
    6
  • 6

    2025Sophomore

    Pitcher/Utility
    5'8"
    6
  • 6

    2026Junior

    Pitcher/Utility
    5'8"
    6