And Emily Leavitt just struck out 31 batters, I repeat 31 batters, in a big 14 inning game in Southern California. She threw some 200 pitches, of which over 150 were strikes.
If anyone was wondering what became of DeLeon, she was a Katie Rietkovich recruit who decommitted after the coaching change and will join Ole Miss next year. I think they saw her as likely replacement for Brandt at SS, as she played mostly SS whereas Kayla Chavez has played more 3B but could play SS or possibly even 2B here. It’s too bad for DeLeon, and a great opportunity for Chavez. We can offer immediate playing time and a chance to start for four years at 3B, SS, or 2B to anyone who is good enough to play right away at this level.
It's always a possibility that she will change her commitment. However, she did commit to the current coaching staff. So, that will lower the likelihood of that happening.
Oregon commit as of November 2019
When did Leavitt commit? There is only so much room on a roster for full-scholarshiped caliber women. I assume Benning has much more power than Leavitt, but Leavitt appears to have extraordinary command. Time will only tell how those two compare and if Minnesota or Oregon got the better college level talent.
October 2019
Uh, I’d say that is a “good” game. I have had a suspicion about Schwartz that she could be really good. Too bad we are still a year and a half away from her addition.
Benning 4 IP 5 H 6 R 4ER 5BB 6 SO. She also hit two homeruns. Not a stellar pitching performance.
What's special about them, if I may ask?
Snipess was the winning pitcher in the Championship game for Rosemount today. She only lost one game all year. Also, has impressive stats.
She was clearly the best player on probably the best high school team in the state of California this past Spring.
Jess Oakland selected as a first team All American by MaxPreps t.maxpreps.com/3xkhU53
