Madonna University Athletics

A native of Riverview, Michigan, where she attended Riverview Community High School and competed as a member of the Rams' softball team. Salinas continued her softball career at Madonna University and enters her second season with the Crusaders for the 2027 season.

2026: Appeared in 23 games with 16 starts, batting .354 with 17 hits, 12 RBIs, and 10 runs scored. Added 2 doubles and a home run while stealing 5 bases and posting a .418 on-base percentage. Defensively, recorded 17 putouts and 3 assists with a .909 fielding percentage. As a freshman, she helped Madonna capture the WHAC Regular Season Championship, WHAC Tournament Championship, NAIA Opening Round Championship, and the program's first NAIA National Championship.