EL PASO, Texas – UTEP Softball head coach TJ Hubbard announced the signing of Aubrey Santos (Pflugerville, Texas/Weiss HS), a versatile middle infielder and utility player who will join the Miners for the 2027-28 season.
Santos, a 5-foot-6 shortstop/utility standout, brings a proven track record of offensive production, defensive versatility and pitching experience after a successful prep career at Weiss High School.
"We are excited to welcome Aubrey to our softball family," Hubbard said. "She is a versatile athlete who impacts the game in multiple ways, whether it's with her bat, her glove or in the circle. Aubrey is a competitor who comes from a successful program, and we believe she has the work ethic and skill set to make an immediate impact on our team."
Through three varsity seasons, Santos has played in 70 career games and owns a .390 batting average with 64 hits, 70 RBIs, 17 doubles, 12 triples and eight home runs. She has also demonstrated outstanding plate discipline, drawing 37 walks while posting a .502 on-base percentage and a .787 slugging percentage.
Defensively, Santos has recorded 83 putouts and 67 assists while showcasing the versatility to contribute across multiple positions. In addition to her work in the field, she has made 30 appearances in the circle, compiling a 4.30 ERA with 75 strikeouts in 86.1 innings pitched.
Santos helped lead Weiss High School on a deep postseason run during the 2026 season. The Wolves advanced to the latter stages of the UIL Texas Softball Championships after sweeping Randle before facing eventual state power Lake Creek. Weiss finished the campaign with an impressive 29-6-2 overall record, a perfect 12-0 mark in District 23-5A and district championship honors. The program also claimed Bi-District and Area championships during Santos' career.
Individually, Santos earned honorable mention recognition on the Austin Sports Journal 5A All-Metro Team as a sophomore in 2025. She also garnered First Team All-District 23-5A honors and was selected to the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State Team at third base.
Away from softball, Santos has competed in powerlifting and flag football at Weiss High School, highlighting her athleticism and competitive nature across multiple sports.
Santos also competes for Hotshots Premier 18U under coach Eloy Pacheco. She helped guide the program to the East Texas A&M Showcase championship in November 2026 and earned tournament MVP honors for her performance.
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