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(RJ) BABCOCK19-- Shelby Babcock, a star pitcher and two-time player of the year, gets ready for the upcoming season during practice at Legacy High School. RJ Sangosti/ The Denver Post
(RJ) BABCOCK19– Shelby Babcock, a star pitcher and two-time player of the year, gets ready for the upcoming season during practice at Legacy High School. RJ Sangosti/ The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...

Height: 5-feet-11.

Weight: 160 pounds.

Age: 17. Born: Feb. 26, 1992, in Boulder.

High school sport: Softball, pitcher, two-time All-Colorado player of the year by The Denver Post.

Grade-point average: 3.3.

Class: Senior.

My favorite subject: Multicultural literature.

My favorite athlete: Matt Holliday.

My favorite team: University of Arizona softball.

What I listen to: Lots of rock and R&B.

The best thing on my training table: Chipotle.

Pregame ritual: I really just go play, but I am superstitious in that I always have to wear my hitting jacket when I warm up.

Time management tip: I have three off periods, and that really helps. Or I do it late at night. You just fit everything in.

Planned career: Sports medicine or teacher; will sign to play at Arizona.

My family: Parents Nancy and Jerry, brother Bryce.

I would love to visit: Hawaii.

What I like most about high school sports: Just that you’re known around the school.

What I like least about high school sports: I really do like it all. There are some bad things, but that’s what you pay for playing.

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