Scarlet Niles
Senior, Key West
Softball
“Scarlet is one of the most athletic players to come through this program since I have been here.” – Jason Garcia, head coach
Two weeks ago, Key West’s Scarlet Niles slammed four home runs, with three in one game. This week, the talented senior proved it was no fluke when she drilled her fifth home run of the season, a team high. But her stats don’t stop there – Niles leads the Conchs in numerous categories, boasting a .360 batting average, .448 on-base percentage, a .960 slugging percentage, 5 stolen bases and 8 RBIs. And though much of her accomplishments are in part due to her pure athleticism, Niles earns her stats the old fashioned way.
“Scarlet will not be outworked,” said head coach Jason Garcia. “Scarlet always puts in extra work on the field or in the cage. (She’s) always leading the way on conditioning and workouts.”
Though Niles is clearly a power hitter, she is willing to lay down a bunt when it is what her team needs, and defensively, her speed and agility make her a deadly outfielder. For her phenomenal talent paired with tremendous work ethic, Key West’s Scarlet Niles is the Keys Weekly Athlete of the Week.
