Pittsburgh Devil Dogs 12U

Last, but not least, we want to welcome back #9 Claire Caterino AKA “CC” or “Claire Bear” 🐻 🐾🩵

Claire has been playing softball for the past 7 years and is entering her 5th travel season — her 3rd with the Devil Dogs. A powerful first baseman, Claire is known for her strong glove and her love of hitting bombs 💣at the plate.
When she's not on the softball field, Claire keeps busy hanging with her friends.
She also loves visiting her Aunt Lee Anne in sunny Florida 🏝️ Ball 🥎 is a family affair — both her older brother and her twin brother play travel ball as well ⚾️

Last year was a tough year for Claire as she was out the majority of the season with an arm injury… but we’re excited to have her back and ready for her to be better than ever❤️

Time to SMASH Claire Bear! 💪🐾🩵

Welcome Back #1 Sophia Sil AKA “Soph”🐾🩵

Sophia has been swinging a bat since the age of 5, and this season marks her third year playing travel softball with the Devil Dogs. Whether she’s dominating in the circle with her fierce pitching 🔥 or locking down the hot corner at 3rd base with her cannon of an arm 💪 , Soph is a true force on the field.
Off the field, Soph loves hanging out with her besties, and, of course, hitting the stores and going squishy hunting.
We’re thrilled to have Soph back with the Devil Dogs this season and can’t wait to see all the amazing things she does on the diamond this season! 🥎

Let’s “Giddy” Up Soph!! 🐾🐾🩵

Welcome Back #51 Lily Cadwallader to the 12U Devil Dogs! 🐾🩵

Lily is entering her 5th year of travel ball and this will be her 2nd year with the Devil Dogs. Lily is known to have a big bat 💪 and hit monster bombs 💣 with solid skills behind the plate. Whether she’s in the outfield or behind the plate catching, Lily brings energy, hustle, and ❤️ to every game—she loves being in the middle of the action!
Softball is Lily’s main sport, but volleyball is a close 2nd. She also enjoys chorus, music 🎧, singing 🎤, and dancing 💃🏻.
Lily is the youngest of three in her family, and her positive attitude and love for the game shine through every time she steps on the field.

Let’s go to work Lil! 🥎 🐾🩵

Welcome Back #16 Olivia Lewis AKA “Liv” or “Liv 2.0” 😆 to the Devil Dogs!!🐾🩵

Olivia has been playing softball since she was just 5 years old, and this is her 4th season competing in travel ball and her 2nd with the Devil Dogs. Her favorite position is shortstop, where she’s known for her hustle, quick reactions, and strong💪 fielding skills. At the plate, Olivia brings a powerful bat 💣and a strong eye at the plate racking up 60 walks last year!
Liv is known to be our Pickle Queen 🥒 👸 …she eats anything if it’s pickle flavored.
Off the field, Olivia stays active playing basketball 🏀and loves spending time with friends, making TikToks, swimming, and doing just about anything outdoors 🏔️

Welcome back to the DOGS Liv! 🐾🩵

Welcome Back to the Devil Dogs #2 Brooke Valentic AKA “Brookie” 🐾🩵

Brooke began her baseball and softball journey at just 5 years old, playing baseball alongside her older brother for four years before making the switch to softball at age 8. Since then, she has played year-round with the Canon-McMillan Rec and All-Star teams. Now entering her 3rd season with the Pittsburgh Devil Dogs, Brooke is thrilled to return for the 2026-2027 season.
A true team player, Brooke enjoys playing every position on the field and has been known to hit some 💣💣What she loves most is the camaraderie and lifelong friendships that come with being part of the team.

Outside the diamond, Brooke is a standout athlete who wrestles 💪competitively with the Canon-Mac Youth Girls Wrestling Program. When she’s not competing, Brooke enjoys spending time with friends, vacationing ☀️with her family, and indulging her love for skincare—never missing a chance to test out her favorite products. Passionate, dedicated, and always smiling, Brooke is proud to be a Devil Dog🐾!

Welcome back Brookie 🩵🐾

Welcome back to the 🐾🩵Devil Dogs #32 Gabby Livingston AKA “GG” or “GAB”!

Gabby began playing baseball at the age of 5 and switched to softball 🥎 when she was 7. This past year she has really come alive out in center field which is now known as Gabby’s “no fly zone ❌”. Outside of softball, Gabby swims 🏊‍♀️for South Hills Aquatics, loves spending time with her family, and enjoys hanging out with her friends. She’s excited to be back with the Devil Dogs for her 3rd consecutive season and is looking forward to another great year ahead💪

Buckle up 3-2 🐾🩵Let’s GO!

Please help us welcome #8 Alexa Galizia AKA "Lex" to the Devil Dogs family! 🐾🩵

Alexa is excited to join the Devil Dogs this season! She has been playing with TJ Rec since the 8U level, including earning a spot on the 10U and 12U All-Star Teams. For the past two seasons, she has also played travel with South Hills Elite, continuing to grow her skills and love for the game 🥎

Alexa is known to hit bombs 💣 and is a beast behind the plate holding it down at catcher 💪

When she's not on the softball field, Alexa enjoys spending time with her baby brother, swimming, taking walks, cooking with her family, and reading the Percy Jackson series. She's also known to dance and sing to her favorite warmup song "Let it Grow" from the Lorax 😆

Welcome to the squad Lex 🐾🩵

Welcome back #00 Braelyn Smaglo AKA “Swaggy B”
Braelyn is entering her 5th year of travel ball and has been swinging a bat since the age of 4. This will be her 3rd season with the Devil Dogs and we are pumped to have her back!
Heading into 7th grade, she is a dynamic multi-sport athlete, splitting her time between the softball field, basketball 🏀 court, and soccer ⚽️pitch. Her favorite softball positions are pitcher and middle infield, where she brings both 🔥 and finesse to the game.
Off the field, Braelyn is known for her big personality—the life of the party, always ready for a group TikTok, a round of dad jokes, or quoting her favorite movie, The Sandlot. She’s an honor roll student 👩‍🎓 with a sharp sense of humor and was proudly dubbed “Swaggy B” by one of her teachers in 4th grade.
Braelyn is the middle sister of three, with big sis Alyssa and little sis Chloe cheering her on. She can’t wait for another exciting season with the Pittsburgh Devil Dogs, where she’s happiest—on the diamond with her teammates.

Here we go SWAGGY B!! 🐾🩵