As A Junior (1998): Despite having no fast pitch experience, Christy Ralph found herself in the lineup 38 times in 1997 and 50 times in 1998, seeing most of her action in right field and as a pinch runner. Ralph scored 12 runs to tie for third place on the team last year playing primarily as a defense-only player or pinch runner.
As A Sophomore (1997): Ralph hit .209 in 43 at bats for Arkansas last year. She had 31 put outs and one assist while ranking among the team leaders in stolen bases with six in seven attempts.
Prior to Arkansas: Ralph joined the Lady Razorbacks in September after surviving the walk-on try out sessions. Born in Malvern, Ark., Ralph transferred to Arkansas after two years at the University of the Ozarks where she played basketball, tennis and ran cross country.
Personal: Born Sept. 7, 1975, Christy Lynn Ralph is one of two children to Harold and Mary Ann Ralph. She has one younger sister, Julie, and is majoring in education.
As A Sophomore (1997): Ralph hit .209 in 43 at bats for Arkansas last year. She had 31 put outs and one assist while ranking among the team leaders in stolen bases with six in seven attempts.
Prior to Arkansas: Ralph joined the Lady Razorbacks in September after surviving the walk-on try out sessions. Born in Malvern, Ark., Ralph transferred to Arkansas after two years at the University of the Ozarks where she played basketball, tennis and ran cross country.
Personal: Born Sept. 7, 1975, Christy Lynn Ralph is one of two children to Harold and Mary Ann Ralph. She has one younger sister, Julie, and is majoring in education.