Latino Excellence chat with Ole Miss slugger Persy Llamas

Slugger Persy Llamas, who helped the Ole Miss softball team reach the Women’s College World Series for the first time in school history, took time out of her busy schedule to join Jesus Ortiz for the latest episode of the Latino Excellence podcast.

The freshman from Eastvale, Calif., discussed her close-knit family and her adjustment to being so far away from home for the first time in her life.

Llamas is hitting .355 with 10 home runs, 10 doubles and 53 RBIs. The 5-foot-6 freshman is second on the team in RBIs and third in home runs.

Adjusting to big time college softball has been a lot easier for Llamas than being away from her close-knit family.

“It has been tough not having her at home,” Maria Llamas says of her daughter. “Since she left we have been able to travel once or twice a month, so we are seeing her often, and that helps.

“It’s just the family gatherings, trips and just being around each other that is the most sad. I got to admit, FaceTime has been so effective and helpful as well. We talk four-five times a day and text all the time. With her dad it’s all about softball talks and with mom it’s everything else.”

With the help of her mother Maria and father Freddy, Llamas has learned to remain confident and believe in herself. Now, she’s ready to compete for a national championship.

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