@MizzouSoftball Adds Eight Future Tigers on 2017 National Signing Day
11/14/2017 9:14:00 AM | Softball
Talented group primed to debut beginning with 2019 campaign
| 2017 MIZZOU SOFTBALL NATIONAL SIGNING DAY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAME | POSITION | B/T | HOMETOWN | HIGH SCHOOL | CLUB TEAM(S) |
| Alexis Burks | 3B/OF | R/R | Columbia, Mo. | Rock Bridge | Missouri Stealth-Kaufman |
| Caitlin Fogue | Util. | R/R | Columbia, Mo. | Hickman | Missouri Stealth-Kaufman |
| Danielle Garrison | OF | L/R | Missouri City, Texas | Ridge Point | Texas Magic/Impact Gold |
| Sydney McKinney | SS | L/R | Norborne, Mo. | Norborne | Originals |
| Miah Mitchell | OF | L/L | Chester, Ill. | Chester | Illinois Force |
| Emma Raabe | C/3B | R/R | Omaha, Neb. | Marian | Nebraska Gold |
| Jazmyn Rollin | SS | L/R | Salt Lake City, Utah | West | Firecracker |
| Geana Torres | Util. | L/L | Rochester, N.H. | Spaulding | Lady Mavericks |
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Softball inked eight student-athletes to National Letters of Intent, announced Tuesday (Nov. 14) by head coach Ehren Earleywine. The future Tigers are scheduled to debut beginning with the 2019 campaign.
Alexis Burks (Columbia, Mo.), Caitlin Fogue (Columbia, Mo.), Danielle Garrison (Missouri City, Texas), Sydney McKinney (Norborne, Mo.), Miah Mitchell (Chester, Ill.), Emma Raabe (Omaha, Neb.), Jazmyn Rollin (Salt Lake City, Utah) and Geana Torres (Rochester, N.H.) will provide Coach Earleywine depth and a plethora of talent to the Tigers' future.
"We're excited about these ladies becoming a part of our team beginning next fall," Coach Earleywine said. "With a strong nucleus returning for the 2019 campaign, they will add talent and depth at several key positions. A couple of which could make an immediate impact for us. We thank and welcome each player and family to our program and look forward to having them on board!"
Alexis Burks
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2017 Second Team All-District … 2016 First Team All-District … Lettered all four years at Rock Bridge High School … Earned starting nod for varsity team as a freshman … Won "Top Bruin" award two times throughout her high school career … Chose Mizzou over Central Missouri, Midland University, Rockhurst and Westminster.
"Growing up in Columbia, Mo., I have always been a huge Mizzou supporter and I've always wanted to play for Coach Earleywine. Also, being a Division I Southeastern Conference program, it all just felt like home."
Caitlin Fogue
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2017 First Team All-District … 2017 Second Team All-Region … 2016 Second Team All-District … Hit .504 over her 2016 junior campaign at Hickman High School … Led the team in hits, triples and RBIs that season … Chose Mizzou over Southeast Missouri State, University of Detroit and Westminster.
"I picked Mizzou because it was always my dream school and people always told me that I wasn't good enough to go there. I worked hard on the field and in the weight room to achieve that goal. Columbia, Mo., is my hometown, so going to Mizzou is going to be a cool experience. I'm excited to see what the future holds and I can't wait to be a Tiger!"
Danielle Garrison
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In junior season at Ridge Point High School, keyed the team to a 29-5 record and Region III District 20-6A State Championship … Hit .327 with 38 runs scored over squad's championship run … Went perfect 16 for 16 in stolen bases … Named to First Team All-District following the successful year … Hit .412 with 32 runs scored and 24 RBIs in sophomore campaign … Tallied Second Team All-District honors … With Impact Gold club team, hit .633 with 16 stolen bases in Spring 2017 season … Older sister, Gabby, is a sophomore for Mizzou Softball … Chose Mizzou over Kansas.
"I've always wanted to study at a good university and play softball at a great Division I program against the toughest competition. Mizzou offered both opportunities and that's why I ultimately chose it. Mizzou fits me very well."
Sydney McKinney
And to round out our newest group of Tigers...
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Broke the state of Missouri record for single-season batting average (.738) … Produced 62 hits along with 32 stolen bases en route to CLAA Player of the Year honors … Also recorded All-State, All-Region, All-District and All-Conference accolades over first-year campaign ... Followed up with .688 average, 66 hits, 11 doubles and 56 RBIs in sophomore season … Pivotal role into Norborne High School's first-ever stat title … Named CLAA Player of the Year once again in sophomore and senior seasons … Finished with most career triples (33), hits per game (2.70) and runs scored (180) in Missouri state history … Received high interest across the country, but first and only collegiate choice was Mizzou.
"I chose Mizzou because I've always wanted to play for Coach Earleywine. His coaching style is tough and I know it will prepare me to play at that level."
Miah Mitchell
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2017 MVP at Chester High School … 2017 First Team All-Conference … 2017 All-South selection … 2016 First Team All-Conference … 2016 Second Team All-State … Effective on the basepaths over her high school career, tallying 47 total stolen bases … Hit .516 with .957 OPS over 2016 campaign … Ended Chester career with 57 home runs … Possesses Chester single-season home run record … Chose Mizzou over SEMO.
"I picked Mizzou because it felt like my home away from home. Everyone is friendly and the coaching staff is the best."
Emma Raabe
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Freshman Player of the Year in the state of Nebraska … Class A First Team All-State honoree … All-Nebraska Team selection … Super Nebraska State Team recipient … All-Metro Conference selection … Recognized in FloSoftball.com's "Hot 100" list … Chose Mizzou over Iowa State, Nebraska, Oklahoma State and UMKC.
"I ultimately chose Mizzou because after my visit I couldn't stop smiling. I got that feeling that told me, 'Yes, this is the place for you' and I didn't look back."
Jazmyn Rollin
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Helped lead West High School to state championship … Earned First Team All-State honors three times over West career … Competed in Premier Girls Fastpitch National Championship … Ultimately claimed three state titles with West … Broke the state of Utah single-season batting average record (.600) … Recognized as Class of 2018 FloSoftball.com "Top 100" recruit … Chose Mizzou over BYU, California, Indiana, Louisville and Utah.
"I picked Mizzou to be pushed beyond belief, because that's the only way you can truly know what type of a player and person you truly are."
Geana Torres
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Over four-year career at Spaulding High School, hit .460 with 92 hits, 56 runs scored, 66 RBIs, .505 on-base percentage, .695 slugging percentage and 1.199 OPS … Produced even more impressive numbers with Lady Mavericks club team, hitting .566 with 351 hits, 221 runs scored, 40 home runs, 288 RBIs and 1.652 OPS over four-year run … In 2017, competed with Puerto Rican Junior National Team, hitting .344 with eight runs scored and three RBIs over 29 at bats … While receiving interest from other programs across the country, Mizzou was her top choice from the start.
"I chose Mizzou because it has always been my dream school. Having been born in Missouri then moving away, I knew I always wanted to come back home for college. It provides the best athletic and academic opportunities for me."
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