2018 Softball Roster
Scates, Nalani
Jersey Number 5
Nalani Scates
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Pleasanton, Calif.
- Prev School:
- Ohlone CC
Bio
CAREER HONORS
- 2017 NFCA CalJC All-American
- 2017 CCCAA Pitcher of the Year
- 2017 CCCAA All-Conference
SOPHOMORE (2018)
- Appeared in 10 games (two starts) in her first year at Mizzou, tallying a 2-0 record and 2.83 ERA over 17.1 innings pitched
- Limited opposition to a measly .194 batting average against over the season
- Shutdown right-handed hitters to the tune of .171 (6-for-35), while only allowing a .222 (6-for-27) average against left-handed batters
- Concluded her season with four consecutive scoreless appearances, highlighted by a goose egg against No. 13 LSU (March 30)
- Earned her first career Mizzou start in the circle versus Bethune-Cookman (Feb. 24), allowing only one hit over 4.0 scoreless innings
- Fantastic in relief in Mizzou's walk-off victory at South Florida (Feb. 18), earning the victory over 3.1 scoreless innings pitched
- Made Tiger debut in relief against CSUN (Feb. 9)
FRESHMAN (2017 // OHLONE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
- Remarkable first-year campaign with Ohlone Community College (Fremont, Calif.), earning All-American and Conference Pitcher of the Year honors
- Made 42 appearances (36 starts) in the circle, finishing 27-4 overall with a 1.21 ERA and 342 Ks over 265.1 IP
- Tallied 31 complete games and 10 shutouts
- Allowed 1 ER or less in 30 of 42 appearances
- Season-best 37.0 IP scoreless streak late in the season, highlighted by 11.0 and 12.0 innings of shutout ball in two individual games
- Posted double-digit strikeouts 15 times, including top streak of five consecutive games where she accumulated 65 strikeouts over that span
- Known for pinpoint control, as she allowed 1 BB or less in 31 of 42 appearances
- Single-game season highs included 13.2 IP and 18 Ks
- Fired no-hitters in victories over San Jose State (March 25) and Santa Rosa (April 24)
- Arguably top single-game performance occurred in an Ohlone loss, as she limited Foothill (April 13) to one run (unearned) on five hits over 12.0 IP while striking out 18 batters
PERSONAL
- Majoring in Human Development
- Daughter of Mark Scates and Laura Paraschak. Has a brother, Kanoa
- Outside of softball, Nalani enjoys painting
SHE CHOSE MIZZOU BECAUSE...
- "Columbia has a one of a kind atmosphere. It is a really special place and feels like home."
Georgia Recap
Sunday, May 04
Mya Dodge SEC Network+ Postgame Interview (5/1/25)
Friday, May 02
Taylor Ebbs Senior Video
Thursday, May 01
Mya Dodge Senior Video
Thursday, May 01
