@MizzouSoftball Announces 2019 Signing Class
11/13/2018 1:14:00 PM | Softball
Anderson adds seven future Tigers in her first class as Mizzou's Head Coach
| MIZZOU SOFTBALL SIGNING DAY CLASS OF 2019 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAME | POSITION | B/T | HOMETOWN | HIGH SCHOOL | CLUB TEAM |
| Kendal Cook | INF/OF | L/R | Horseheads, N.Y. | Horseheads | Rhode Island Thunder Gold |
| Hannah McGivern | SS/2B | R/R | Weston, Mo. | West Platte | Select Fastpitch |
| Megan Moll | C/UT | R/R | Eureka, Mo. | Eureka | DeMarini Aces |
| Emma Nichols | LHP | L/L | Hillsboro, Mo. | Hillsboro | St. Louis Chaos |
| Megan Schumacher | RHP | R/R | East Fishkill, N.Y. | John Jay East | Birmingham Thunderbolts |
| Lindsey Warick | C/3B | R/R | South Brunswick, N.J. | South Brunswick | Rhode Island Thunder Gold |
| Jordan Weber | RHP | R/R | Lee's Summit, Mo. | Lee's Summit West | Select Fastpitch |
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Softball inked seven future student-athletes to National Letters of Intent, announced Wednesday (Nov. 14) by head coach Larissa Anderson. The group will make its collective debut at Mizzou Softball Stadium during the 2020 season. The class was recently ranked as the 38th best in the nation by Extra Innings Softball.
Kendal Cook, Hannah McGivern, Megan Moll, Emma Nichols, Megan Schumacher, Lindsey Warick and Jordan Weber make up Anderson's first class as Mizzou's head coach. The group, which is made up of players that all hail from either the Midwest or the Northeast, has Anderson's fingerprints all over it. The seven talented individuals will provide depth for Anderson's future squads, specifically in the bullpen.
"I'm excited to welcome these seven future Tigers to our program," Anderson said. "We have tremendous depth and versatility within this class which includes three pitchers and four other position players with speed, power and athleticism. What most excites me about the student athletes in this class is their passion for Mizzou Softball and their desire to be a part of the next generation of this program. They are fierce competitors with a tremendous amount of potential. That potential combined with their drive and determination is going to make this class special."
Kendal Cook – INF/OF (Horseheads, N.Y.)
"Kendal has really explosive speed. She is a five-tool slapper with the ability to hit the ball out of the park. She has a tremendous amount of upside."
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) November 14, 2018
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Cook was excellent at the plate during her most recent season, hitting .558 with 31 RB, three home runs and eight triples in just 21 games. For her efforts, Cook was named First-Team All-State after helping lead Horseheads High School to a sectional championship. Cook chose Mizzou over Hofstra, UMass, Clemson and Syracuse.
"Kendal has really explosive speed. She is a five-tool slapper with the ability to hit the ball out of the park. She has a tremendous amount of upside." – Coach Anderson
"Kendal is kind, but a fierce competitor. She is a young adult who is a kid at heart. Kendal is silly, yet focused, a talker who will listen. She is care-free, yet a strong leader. Kendal's hard work and determination will pave the way to her success." – Lawrence Williams, Kendal's club coach.
Hannah McGivern – SS/2B (Weston, Mo.)
"Hannah is an extremely disciplined athlete. She has great speed, great defensive skills, and the ability to play in both the infield and the outfield. She's really excited to come here and prove it."
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) November 14, 2018
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McGivern's most recent campaign for West Platte High School was a good one, as she hit .348 with a .414 on base percentage. She also launched 19 home runs in her most recent season. She chose Mizzou over Clemson, Rockhurst and West Point.
"Hannah is an extremely disciplined athlete. She has great speed, great defensive skills, and the ability to play in both the infield and the outfield. She's really excited to come here and prove it." – Coach Anderson
"Hannah is an intense, focused athlete who has proven time and time again how resilient she is." - Hannah's high school coach
Megan Moll – C / UT (Eureka, Mo.)
"Megan has the versatility you look for. She can catch, play anywhere in the infield and also man the outfield. She has a strong bat and is a great natural athlete."
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) November 14, 2018
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Moll had a big season for Eureka as a junior, batting .500 (47-for-94) with 13 home runs, 51 RBI and 16 stolen bases. As a senior, she hit .487 (38-for-78) with 11 home runs and 32 RBI to go along with 18 stolen bases in 28 games. For her efforts, she was named All-State after both seasons. She is currently ranked 89th on the Extra Innings Softball Extra Elite 100 list and 85th on FloSoftball's Hot 100.
"Megan has the versatility you look for. She can catch, play anywhere in the infield and also man the outfield. She has a strong bat and is a great natural athlete." – Coach Anderson
"Megan is a great person with high character. She is willing to grow the team and do what it takes to be the best individual she can be." – Ryan Taylor, Megan's club coach
Emma Nichols – LHP (Hillsboro, Mo.)
"Emma is a really strong lefty pitcher. She has the unique ability to keep batters off balance. She takes pride in the fact that she's from Missouri."
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) November 14, 2018
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Nichols has enjoyed a truly brilliant career at Hillsboro High School and with the St. Louis Chaos. She was recently named to Missouri's Class 4A All-State team, and was an all-conference, all-district and all-region selection every year that she played for Hillsboro High School. She was also recently named the JCAA Conference Co-player of the year. Nichols chose Mizzou over Iowa.
"Emma is a really strong lefty pitcher. She has the unique ability to keep batters off balance. She takes pride in the fact that she's from Missouri. She really wants to represent her entire state by playing for Mizzou." – Coach Anderson
"She has it all. She is calmly determined, resilient, competitive, and hard working. In the circle, she is unflappable." – Evan Beatty, Emma's club coach
Megan Schumacher – RHP (East Fishkill, N.Y.)
"Megan is a power pitcher, and has the ability to throw in the upper 60's consistently. She is a fierce competitor and wants the ball every time she steps on the field."
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) November 14, 2018
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Another highly touted player coming in with this class, Schumacher is currently ranked 87th on the Extra Innings Softball Extra Elite 100 list, and was also named a USA Elite Select 30 First-Team All-American in 2016 and 2017. She was also highly decorated at the state and regional levels, as she was named All-League in 2016-18, All-Section in 2017-18 and was named All-State in 2018. Schumacher chose Mizzou over Georgia, Boston College, Minnesota, Hofstra and others.
"Megan is a power pitcher, and has the ability to throw in the upper 60's consistently. She is a fierce competitor and wants the ball every time she steps on the field." – Coach Anderson
"Megan was born to compete. She is a leader, a teammate and a friend. The entire team is better because of her presence. She pushes them to be better and gives them confidence. She does it with a smile on her face and a passion for greatness." – Mike Crocco, Megan's high school coach
Lindsey Warick – Catcher / 3B (South Brunswick, N.J.)
"Lindsey is a special five-tool athlete. She is a great receiver behind home plate with an absolute cannon for an arm. She also has tremendous power at the plate. Her desire to be great is contagious."
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) November 14, 2018
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Warick was a force at the plate as a junior, hitting a ridiculous .616 with eight home runs and 54 RBI. She is currently ranked as the 125th player in FloSoftball's rankings system. Warick was named First-Team All-Conference and First-Team All-Group in 2017 and 2018, while earning First-Team All-State honors in 2018. Warick chose Mizzou over Clemson.
"Lindsey is a special five-tool athlete. She is a great receiver behind home plate with an absolute cannon for an arm. She has tremendous power at the plate. Her desire to be great is contagious." – Coach Anderson
"Lindsey is a dedicated hard working player that always gives everything she has for the success of the team. She has a cannon behind the plate and is a staple in the middle of our lineup." – Dave Loti, Lindsey's club coach.
Jordan Weber – RHP (Lee's Summit, Mo.)
"Jordan knows how to win, and she's shown that through her high school career. She is a very strong pitcher, and is able to get good movement on the ball. She wants to play for Mizzou, and it shows."
— Mizzou Softball (@MizzouSoftball) November 14, 2018
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Weber joins Anderson's bullpen, and fits right in, evidenced by her dominant play in the circle throughout her high school and club careers. In her career, Weber has amassed 852 strikeouts with a career ERA of 1.17. For her outstanding play, she was named First-Team at the conference, district, region and state levels for three years in a row. She was also named Kansas City's high school player of the year in 2017. Weber chose Mizzou over Kansas and Valparaiso.
"Jordan knows how to win, and she's shown that through her high school career. She is a very strong pitcher, and is able to get good movement on the ball. She wants to play for Mizzou, and it shows." – Coach Anderson
"Jordan is a fierce competitor. She always plays her best in the biggest games." – Eric Doane, Jordan's high school coach
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