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The Oklahoma Sooners legend Jocelyn Alo is going to need to make some room in her trophy case. The former OU slugger was named Sports Illustrated’s 2022 Athlete of the Year alongside Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees.
Some other big names accompanied Alo on the big stage. Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry won Sportsperson of the year, while Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson won Inspiration of the Year.
The “Queen” of Oklahoma Softball not only won a national championship this year, but she also set a few records along the way. No college softball or baseball player has more career home runs than Alo’s 122. She gave a humble and heartfelt speech as she accepted the award.
"If it wasn't for the women of the past, I would not be doing what I do today."
Every time Jocelyn Alo stepped up to the plate, it seemed like a home run was inevitable. @emmabaccellieri on SI’s 2022 Athlete of the Year’s magical career: https://t.co/pNlbOQbbDw pic.twitter.com/6gTzLNHnRz
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 9, 2022
When listing the greatest OU athletes of all time, it’s not a matter of if Alo is up there; it’s where to put her. Her career numbers look like someone was playing MLB The Show on beginner.
She had a career slugging percentage of .987, 323 RBIs, and a .557 on-base percentage. That is nothing short of complete dominance.
Since leaving OU, Alo signed with the OKC Spark of the Women’s Professional Fastpitch League for the 2023 season. Oklahoma fans will be able to see Alo again this coming June.
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By: Ben Dackiw
Title: Jocelyn Alo named Sports Illustrated 2022 Athlete of the Year
Sourced From: soonerswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/10/oklahoma-sooners-softball-jocelyn-alo-sports-illustrated-stephen-curry-aaron-judge/
Published Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2022 11:36:22 +0000
