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Get to Know: Annsley Groce
Sep 11, 2025 | Softball
Freshman Annsley Groce joined the Aggies this summer. The Keller, Texas, native, is the youngest of two older Aggies and a two letter varsity winner, boasting a .545 batting average with 55 stolen bases.
Get to know one of the newest Aggies below.
Get to know one of the newest Aggies below.
What made you want to commit to Texas A&M?
"It has been in my family since my step mom and siblings all came to school here, even if I wasn't playing softball I'd still end up here."
What do you like most about this team and the coaching staff?
"The players have been really welcoming along with the coaching staff. The culture is just amazing here and you can really see it."
Having siblings that have attended Texas A&M, how have they influenced your perception of the university, does it help to have family in College Station?
"It definitely does, my siblings have helped me lean into the culture. Having my sister here also makes me feel a lot more comfortable."
What is your major and what profession do you want to pursue?
"Right now I'm in communications but I plan on switching to business next year. I'm hoping to pursue something along the lines of sports marketing for professional sports."
Who has been the most influential person in your athletic career?
"My dad. He's taken me to every single game and has never missed a single one. He is always pushing me to work harder and be the best I can."
What are some things you are looking forward to as a player and as a team heading into this season?
"The games and feeling of adrenaline, as well as forming a close connection with my teammates."
What are some of your favorite hobbies?
"I like reading and will do bible study with friends."
How do you feel being an Aggie can help you after your collegiate career?
"Being an Aggie in general is great with the alumni network especially as a student athlete, it helps you get far."
If you had a time machine would you go to the past or future and why?
"I would go to the past since it is interesting. History and all the things that happened before. Seeing the 1700s would be cool."
Do you have any softball hot takes?
"When people have their ears outside of their visor or wear their hair down. I don't understand how they could do that."
If you could design a game uniform what would it look like?
"I'd do the black script Aggies uniform but in powder blue instead of black with white accessories."
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