The Pirates open their season on Friday, January 26 in Clearwater, Florida. Check in each week to learn more about featured players.

Danielle de Ruiter is a sophomore, shortstop who hails from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. She played in 43 games as a freshman and collected a .259 batting average and .303 on-base percentage while driving in 23 RBI's. 

Why did you choose PSC?

I chose PSC for a change in lifestyle and because I knew the competition in the south was going to push me.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Jenn Salling

Who is your favorite singer/music group?

Gorillaz

What's your favorite movie?

Spirited Away

Favorite place to eat?

Nordel Sushi

What 3 things would you bring to a deserted island?

Knife, some sort of food, hammock

What is your best dish to cook?

Poutine

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be? Why?

Derek Jeter, so I could pick his brain.

What's on the top of your bucket list?

Visit all the provincial parks in British Columbia.

Describe your on-field personality in 3 words.

Talkative, passionate, aggressive

Where would you go on your dream vacation?

The Swiss Alps

In 10 years where do you see yourself? What are you doing?

Running my own softball academy/facility, owning two dogs and a cabin in the mountains.