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Alyssa Palomino to return to Arizona’s outfield in 2019: ‘It’s her happy place’

Alyssa Palomino is a self-described “outfielder at heart.”

Nothing compares to the adrenaline rush she gets when she makes a diving catch, robs a home run or guns down a runner at home plate.

“It’s just something that’s so fun to me,” she said.

And after a year at first base, she is getting another chance to do what she loves. The All-American is returning to the outfield for the 2019 season, she proudly announced before Monday’s practice.

“It’s been a lot of fun,” she said. “I’m excited to see how it goes out there.