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| Height: | 5-10 |
| Year: | Fr. |
| Hometown: | Lodi, Calif. |
| High School: | Lodi HS |
| Position: | P |
2011
(Freshman):
Taking to the circle as Pacific's No. 2 starter, Tori established
herself among the Big West's best as she earned second team
all-conference honors in her first season of collegiate softball.
Among the top freshman in the conference in 2011, Shepard finished
the season at 14-9 with a 3.20 ERA after appearing in 32 contests.
Mature well above her years in the circle, Shepard was called upon
to take on some of the nation's best throughout the year including
picking up the Tigers' first victory over a ranked opponent on the
year when she defeated No. 13 Oregon, 4-2, on Feb. 26.
Additionally, the freshman earned the victory in relief against No.
23 Fresno State on April 5 when the Tigers defeated the Bulldogs,
5-4, in 11 innings. For the year, Shepard picked up one pitcher of
the week award as she earned the honor on April 4, the first
pitcher of the week award for the Tigers.
High School:
As a pitcher from Lodi High School, in Lodi, Calif., Shepard
helped lead the Flames to an overall record of 21-5 as a senior
during the 2010 season. A three-time San Joaquin Athletic
Association MVP, Shepard put together an impressive high school
resume as she posted a 37-12 overall record with a sub-0.50 ERA.
Additionally, Shepard proved to be an overpowering arm in the
circle for the Flames as she as amassed 609 strikeouts in three
seasons, including once striking out 23 batters in a single game.
In her last three seasons, Shepard earned All-Area honors and
All-San Joaquin Athletic Association honors including taking home
the league's Most Valuable Player award as a sophomore. In addition
to her play at the high school level, Shepard also pitched for the
Runnin' Rebels club team after having played for the Lodi Extreme,
a team that she led to their only Babe Ruth World Series
Championship in 2008.
Personal:
Born in Stockton, Calif., Tori Shepard is the daughter of Robert
and Angela Shepard. She has one brother, Bobby, who is a football
player at Fresno State. In her second year at Pacific, Tori is
undecided with her major, but leaning toward Sport Management.


