In 1997, Auburn softball competed in its inaugural season. Throughout the 2022 campaign, we are celebrating the many faces, moments and victories that have shaped our program over the last 25 years.
As part of our 25 Years of Auburn Softball celebration, we're checking in with alumni from every era of the program to share their memories of being a Tiger.
Next to the plate is Taryn Gray (2006-2009). Gray appeared in 200 career games and totaled over 130 hits during her time on the Plains. The Vestavia Hills, Alabama, native was named the Most Valuable Player at the 2006 Tiger Invitational.
Q: Why did you decide to continue your softball career at Auburn?
Gray: It took one visit to love the atmosphere and feel the Auburn Family.
Q: What is your favorite on-field memory?
Gray: When we swept Ole Miss at Ole Miss - a lot of memories from that whole weekend!
Q: What do you consider your biggest accomplishment during your collegiate career – on or off the field?
Gray: Walking across the stage to graduate!
Q: What is one of your favorite memories with a teammate?
Gray: That would be all the dancing we did in the outfield, which was compromised of Myesha Finney, Brittany Day, Brittany Scott, Katie Colton and Krista Clyde!
Q: Looking back at your career, what is one word you'd use to describe it?
Gray: Challenging. Everything that I was trying to accomplish always came with challenges that led to growth! I wouldn't change that growth for anything!
Q: Who influenced your softball career the most?
Gray: There are so many people and ways God worked to allow me to play where I played. I just know that I didn't do anything on my own.
Q: What was your favorite uniform combo?
Gray: Orange top, white pants with navy piping, navy belt, and orange socks!
Q: What advice would you give to current/future Auburn softball student-athletes?
Gray: I would tell them to prepare, work hard, and execute.
Q: If you can give a message to the Auburn Family, what would it be?
Gray: My message would be to keep supporting women's athletics more and more every year!
Q: What degree did you earn? What is your current career path?
Gray: I earned my degree in health promotion. I currently am a teacher/coach!
Alumni Spotlight: Taryn Gray
