Alena Ball

2025

Appeared in 31 games with 14 starts in right field … used primarily as a pinch runner.
Scored the game tying run in the bottom of the sixth inning in Pitt’s victory over No. 11 Virginia Tech (4/18).

2024

Made 17 starts in right field
Unavailable for the Syracuse series due to a foot injury
Had game-saving, diving catch in the bottom of the seventh to hold the runner at second and secure the Panthers 5-4 win over Boston College (4/5)
Went 1-for-2 with a walk and a triple against Miami (OH) (3/27)
Went 2-for-3 with two runs scored in win over North Carolina (4/13)

2023 (at George Mason)

Played in 35 games, with 25 starts as an outfielder and pinch runner for Mason, the second most among freshmen on the team
Batted .289/.393/.289 with 25 runs, 22 hits and five RBI
Was one of two freshmen that saw significant playing time during the season
Tied for first among freshmen in stolen bases (16) and stole the most bases without being caught on the team (16-for-16)
Made collegiate debut against Ohio (2/1) and recorded first collegiate hit, run and RBI
Went a season-high 3-for-4 with one RBI and two stolen bases in a win against Holy Cross (2/18)
Recorded a season-high three runs against UMES (2/19)
Stole a season-high three bases against Robert Morris (2/11)
Made 14 putouts and two assists with a .941 fielding percentage

Prep

Three-year letterman at Harrison High School
named first-team all region (2021), first-team all county (2021), and second-team all state (2021)
Current Harrison High School Single Season Stolen Base record holder (41)
Named team MVP (2021)

Personal

Born in Fairfax, Virginia to Samantha and Marcus Ball
Has one younger sibling, Marcus Ball II
Interests include shopping, reading, watching scary movies, and watching YouTube