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2026 Softball Roster

6 Malaya Nelson

  • Position Outfielder
  • Height 5-5
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Snohomish, Wash.
  • High School Cedar Park Christian
  • Major Marine Biology

Biography

2025: Made 49 appearances and 48 starts in the outfield. ...Recorded the second-best batting average with a .338 along with 23 runs, four doubles, two home runs, 23 RBI, and 11 stolen bases. ...Secured first career home run against Flagler (2/18). ...Hit an inside-the-park home run in a win over Felician (3/7). ...Registered 11 multi-hit games, including three games going 3-for-3. ...Held a perfect fielding percentage with 53 putouts, 2 assists, and zero errors on 55 chances. ...Made the All-SSC Second Team as an outfielder.

High School: Played for Cedar Park Christian High School as an outfielder and pitcher. ...Helped the Eagles to the 2024 WIAA 1A Softball State Championship Semifinals. ...Recorded a .636 batting average, 80 RBI, 26 doubles, 18 triples, and 13 home runs in the last two seasons. ...Pitched to a 2.57 ERA in 19 appearances as a senior. ...Earned Offensive Player of the Year in 2022. ...Made the All-Conference Team in 2024 and received All-Conference MVP in 2023. ...Also competed in soccer.

Club: Competed for Voodoo Rhinehart 18U Gold for 2 years.

Personal: Daughter of Dan and Lori Nelson. ...Has two siblings, her brother Jonathan and her sister, Cheyenne Nelson, who played softball for Florida Tech from 2019-2023. ...Plans to major in marine biology. ... Chose Florida Tech to continue her softball career while also studying at an excellent academic university.

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Historical Player Information

  • 6

    2025Freshman

    Outfielder
    5'5"
    6
  • 6

    2026Sophomore

    Outfielder
    5'5"
    6