2010 Softball Player Bios

	1 - Tinleigh Fisher OF / Jr. / R/R Columbus, Ohio / Westland High School: Letter winner in volleyball, basketball and softball
	2 - Dani Merritt OF / So. / S/R Lexington, Ohio / Lexington Career Statistics 2009: Appeared in 28 games, starting nine, in her first season at the Heidelberg … Saw 21 plate appearances, picking up two hits during a doubleheader against Otterbein (4/26) also smacked a double and scored a run … Finished with a .105 batting average … Had a .900 fielding percentage with nine put outs, out of 10 chances. High School: Helped lead Lexington High School to a regional runner-up finish in 2006, and district runner-up honors in 2008 … Lettered in three sports including softball (3), volleyball (2) and basketball (1) … Ohio Governor’s Art Show Winner and All-Speech Award winner. Personal: Daughter of Tony and Carol Merritt … Born June 27, 1990 … Major is middle childhood education.
	3 – Bobbi Kendeigh UT / Sr. / R/R Oberlin, Ohio / Amherst-Firelands Career Statistics 2009: Started in 36 games for the Berg … Had 97 total plate appearances and finished the season with a .224 batting average which was fourth on the team ... Led the team in runs scored (12) … Stood second on the team in on base percentage and tied for second on team in doubles (3) … Had 19 hits during the season which was fourth on the team … Finished the season with a .918 fielding percentage and out of 97 chances had 66 put outs which stood third on the team … Went 4-for-7 in a doubleheader against Otterbein and scored two runs and an RBI (4/23) … Went 1-for-3 scored a run and doubled against Wilmington (4/04). 2008: Started in 22 games for the Berg, appearing in a total of 30 … Had 10 hits in 49 plate appearances with a batting average of .204 … Opened the year against Emmanuel (3/10) going 3-for-4 at the plate, with one stolen base. 2007: Appeared in 17 games, starting four, in her first season at Heidelberg … Went 2-for-3 against John Carroll (4/17), recording her first collegiate hit and RBI … Put-out six base-runners … Finished with a .182 batting average.High School: Earned Second Team All-county honors … Falcon Award-winner. Personal: Daughter of Linda and Robert Kendeigh … Born August 23, 1988 … Major is sports management-fitness track.
	4 - Sami Lindsey UT / So. / S/R Bakersfield, Calif. / North Career Statistics 2009: Started in 23 games for the Berg… Went 2-for-3 against Augustana, recording her first collegiate hit and scored a run (3/02)… Finished the year with a .185 batting average from 71 plate appearances … Scored five runs during the season and had 12 hits, one double, and three RBI … Went 2-for-4 scored a run and had an RBI against Alma (3/19). High School: Helped lead North to the Valley Championship in 2008 and runner-up honors in 2005 … Lettered in three sports including softball, basketball and golf ... Received Most Valuable Player and coach’s honors. Personal: Daughter of George and Elizabeth Lindsey … Born April 26, 1990 … Major is athletic training.
	6 - Bridget Moran 2B/OF / Fr. / S/R Lakewood, Ohio / Lakewood High School: Lettered three years in softball and once in both soccer and basketball … Received Gold Glove Award…Two-time All-NOC…All OHSAA District Honorable Mention … Scholar Athlete… Member of National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of Frank and Colleen Moran…Born August 10, 1991…Has three siblings Kelley (21), Kevin (23) and Carrie (18).
	7 - Ashley Stromack C/OF / Fr. / R/R LaGrange, Ohio / Keystone High School: Lettered in softball twice, volleyball and basketball … 2008 & 2009 District Champions … Regional Runner-Up 2009 … Conference Honorable Mention and County Honorable Mention, 2008 & 2009. Personal: Daughter of Cynthia Stromack … Born December 16, 1990 … Has three siblings Sarah (20), Drew (23), Dan (26).
	8 - Brittany Greenbaum SS/2B / Fr. / R/R Milford Center, Ohio / Fairbanks High School: Finished with a combined 10 letters in volleyball, softball, and cheerleading … Team Captain for two years…Best Batting Average … Two-time First Team recipient … Received Second Team sophomore year. Personal: Daughter of Dennis and Bev Greenbaum … Born June 28, 1991…Has one sibling Madilyn (15).
	9 - Carrie Moran SS / Fr. / R/R Lakewood, Ohio / Lakewood High School: Finished with a combined total of eight letters in soccer, softball and basketball … All- LEL Honorable Mention … All-NOC Honorable Mention … All-NOC … Gold Glove Award recipient … All District Honorable Mention ... Two-time All Sun winner. Personal: Daughter of Colleen and Frank Moran … Born August 10, 1991 … Has three siblings Bridget (18), Kelley (21) and Kevin (23).
	10 – Kella Lange U / Sr. / R/R Medina, Ohio / Medina Career Statistics 2009: Started in 30 games for the Berg and appeared in 35 games…Led the team in stolen bases with four out of five attempts …Third on the team in runs scored (9) and slugging percentage (.343)…Tied for fourth on team in total bases (24)…Had four homeruns during the season which tied for first on the team …Batted in seven runs which tied for third on the team…Went 2-for-3 scored a run, doubled, and had an RBI against Alma (3/19) …Smacked a homerun, scored twice, and had an RBI against Baldwin-Wallace (4/01). 2008: Appeared in 20 games, starting seven … Saw 14 plate appearances, picking up a hit against Defiance (4/3) … Saw action on the mound for two games against Marietta (4/19) and Notre Dame (4/30). 2007: Hit .286 in 17 games played, started 10 … Hit first collegiate homerun against Waynesburg (3/5), while going 2-for-3 on the day with three RBIs … Recorded a .464 slugging percentage. High School: Four-year varsity letter-winner … Third Team All-Pioneer Conference. Personal: Daughter of Judy and Dave Lange … Born September 26, 1988 … Major is sports management-fitness track, with a minor in psychology.
	11 - Paige Diers OF / Fr. / L/R New Richmond, Ohio / New Richmond High School: Lettered in softball, soccer and track… 2009 team Champions…SBC All Star player. Personal: Daughter of Michelle and Lonnie Diers…Born October 21, 1990…Has two siblings Jason (23) and Robbie (25)
	12 - Jamie Wright P/OF / Fr. / R/R Cleveland, Ohio / Lakewood High School: Lettered in Basketball and Softball…Sectional Champs in 2009…Silver Slugger Award…Coaches Award…Four-time All-League Honoree…Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award. Personal: Daughter of Diane Wright…Born May 16, 1991… Has two brothers, George (20) and Josh (10).
	13 - Hannah Brumit OF / Fr. / R/R Stone Creek, Ohio / New Philadelphia High School: Three-time letter winner in softball and volleyball…Voted First Team All-Conference and First Team Eastern District Division II her sophomore, junior, and senior year...Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award…Academic letter winner…Leo Benjamin Scholarship…Zachary Frantz Memorial Leadership Scholarship. Personal: Daughter of Mark and Brenda Brumit…Born December 5, 1990…Has one sister, Morgan (15).
	15- Megan Reinhart C/OF / So. / L/L Tiffin, Ohio/ Hopewell London Career Statistics 2009: Started in 31 games and appeared in 33 for the Berg…Led the team in doubles with six…Finished second on the team in runs scored (11), slugging percentage (.368), and total bases (32)…Third on the team in total plate appearances (97), batting average (.230), hits (20), runs batted in (7), and homeruns (2)…Had 97 put outs out of 115 chances, and ended the season with a .922 fielding percentage…Stole three bases out of four attempts…Recorded first collegiate hit against Husson (3/06), went 3-for-3 scored a run, had an RBI, and doubled…Went 1-for-3 scored a run, had an RBI, and smacked a homerun against Defiance (3/21). High School: Three-time softball letter winner … District runners-up in 2007 and 2008. Personal: Daughter of Steve and Terri Reinhart … Born May 1, 1990.
	16 - Dana Thoms P/2B / So. / R/R Amherst, Ohio / Amherst-Firelands Career Statistics 2009: Started in 18 games and appeared in 24 for the Berg…Was fourth on the team in assists (27), and had a .912 fielding percentage…Had a batting average of .103 from 40 plate appearances…Went 2-for-2, scored two runs, had two RBI, and had a homerun against Wilmington (4/04)…Went 1-for-3 against Husson (3/06) scored a run and had an RBI…Started seven games pitching for the Berg and pitched in two games as relief…Finished with a 5.25 ERA in 33.1 innings of work…Had a record of 1-6…Gave up 49 hits during the season…Struck out 21 batters on the year which stood third on the team…Her opponents batting average stood second on the team at .318…First start was against Augustana (3/02), gave up seven hits, and struck out four batters…Recorded first collegiate win against Wilmington (4/04), in 3.0 innings of work she allowed only one hit and struck out two batters. High School: Three-year letter winner in softball, basketball and volleyball … First Team WSC, First Team Lorain County and Second Team All-Ohio …Served as Co-Captain for two years. Personal: Daughter of Terri and Mike Thoms … Born June 18, 1990 … Major is early childhood education.
	17 - Natalie Hunt 1B/3B / Fr. / R/R Maineville, Ohio / Maineville High School: Lettered four years in softball and once in basketball…Three-time FAVC Champions…Second Team All Conference FAVC…Received the Community Service Award for the start of Hometown Heroes (special needs softball team)…Personal: Daughter of Michael and Cindy Hunt…Born August 20, 1990…Has two siblings Whittney (25) and Adam (13).
	18 - Kaitlyn Esordi P/UT / Fr. / L/R Brownstown, Mich. / Oscar A. Carlson High School: Four-time softball letter winner…Helped her team win the Mega Blue League in 2006 and the Mega White League 2009…Three-time All-League Honoree…Two-time All-Conference Honoree… All-District First Team…Twice was named All-Region...Voted Teams Most Valuable Players twice…Broke schools RBI, homeruns, and batting average records. Personal: Daughter of Robert and Cheri Esordi…Born December 11, 1990…Has two brothers and one sister.
	19 - Gabrielle Hernandez 1B/3B/Fr. / R/R Bakersfield, Calif. / West High School High School: Four-time softball letter winner…Outstanding Sportsmanship Award 2008 and 2009…Outstanding Student Award…Academic Excellence Award. Personal: Daughter of Timothy and Kimberlee Hernandez…Born March 11, 1991…Has three siblings, Courtneigh (22), Jacob (20), and Sydnee (16).
	20 - Jessie Dillon C / Fr. / R/R Salem, Ohio / Salem High School: Finished with a total of seven varsity letters, receiving three in volleyball and four in softball…Most Improved Player…Coaches Award…Offensive Player of the Year…Best on base percentage…Co-Captain junior and senior year…Metro Athletic and All American Conference Honors…Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award…Bob Sebo Achievement Scholarship…All Academic Award. Personal: Daughter of Russell and Susan Dillon…Born December 27, 1990…Has two siblings, Sarah (27) and Cody (22).
	21 – Andrea Gerdeman 1B / Sr. / R/R Ottawa, Ohio / Ottawa-Glandorf Career Statistics 2009: Played in and started 34 games for the Berg…Had 101 plate appearances and a .237 batting average that was second on the team…Was also second in hits (22) and doubles (3)…Finished third on the team in total bases (31) and homeruns (2)…Fourth on the team in runs scored (7) and slugging percentage (.333)…Had a .276 on base percentage that was fifth on the team…Also finished the season with 12 RBI which tied for first on the team...Led the team in put outs (194), had 211 chances, and finished with a .967 fielding percentage…Fielded four double plays…Went 3-for-5 in a double header against Wilmington (4/04), had three RBI, scored a run, doubled, and homered…Went 2-for-3 scored a run and had two RBI against Marietta (4/18)…Had 13 put outs against Alma (3/19) and 10 against Wilmington (4/04). 2008: Started in 37 games and appeared in 38 for the Berg … Lead the team with a .989 fielding percentage and with 243 putouts on the year and was third with five doubles …Went 2-for-4 against Defiance (3/12), and 2-for-3 against Husson (3/12) and Wilmington (4/6), respectively. 2007: Started all 40 of the Berg’s games, leading the team with 139 at-bats and 280 put-outs … Second on the team with a .965 fielding percentage … Hit two homeruns during the season … Went 3-for-4 against Muhlenberg (3/7) with two runs and eight put-outs. High School: Honorable Mention and Special Mention First team All-League … Captain of her team … Received most improved player award. Personal: Daughter of Jean and Ron Gerdeman … Born October 19, 1987 … Major is health and physical education.
	22 - Crystal Briggs C / Fr. / R/R Lucky, Ohio / Rossford High School: Won letters in softball and golf…Made it to Regional Finals in softball her sophomore year…Voted Honorable Mention All-Conference and All-District her senior year…Rossford High School Outstanding Athlete Award…Academic Scholarship and Patricia Gladieux Scholarship. Personal: Daughter of Mark and Melissa Briggs and Jack and Jill Duly…Born November 27, 1990…Has five siblings, John (35), Monique (31), Amanda (27), Stephanie (22), and Robert (22).
	24 - Bessie Artino C/1B / So. / R/R Bellevue, Ohio / Bellevue High School: Lettered all four years in softball and once in basketball…NOL Champions four years…Four years First Team All-NOL…Four years First Team All-District…Honorable Mention All-Ohio…Second Team All-Ohio…First Team All-Ohio. Personal: Daughter of Thomas and Edna Artino…Born February 17, 1990…Has two siblings Michael (31) and Thomas (24).
	26 - Briana Hinz P/1B/ So. / R/R Madison, Ohio/ Madison Career Statistics 2009: Started in 24 games for the Berg and appeared in 29 games…Had a .214 batting average from 65 plate appearances…Fifth on the team in slugging percentage (.304), and fourth in on base percentage (.279)…Put out 21 base runners in 44 chances, had 19 assists, and a .909 fielding percentage…Recorded first collegiate hit against Eastern (3/05)…Went 2-for-3, scored a run, had two RBI, and a homerun against Wilmington (4/04)…Went 2-for-2, scored a run, and had a double against Oberlin (4/26)…Started 13 games on the mound and pitched six games in relief…Finished with a 4.67 ERA that was second on the team…In 81.0 innings of work she struck out 26 batters and finished with a record of 2-10…Recorded her first collegiate start and win against St. Benedict (3/03), she pitched 7.0 innings, gave up one hit, struck out two batters…Struck out a season-high four batters against Husson (3/06) and Otterbein (4/23)…Got her second win against Husson in 6.0 innings of work. High School: Three-time softball letter winner … Co-Captain in senior year … Earned a spot on the Star Beacon All-Star Team. Personal: Daughter of Tim and Jeanette Hinz … Born July 12, 1990 … Major is sports management.
	27 - Ali Sayre P / Fr. / R/L Sylvania, Ohio / Sylvania-Northview High School: Four-time softball letter winner and lettered in golf twice…2009 District Champions… two-time Honorable Mention All-NLL. Personal: Daughter of Marylou and Joe Sayre… Born June 23, 1991…Has two siblings Mimi (21) and Pat (22).
	7a- Alyssa Howard 2B / Fr. / S/R Pataskala, Ohio / Watkins Memorial High School: Three-time softball letter winner and lettered in volleyball…Honorable Mention All-Conference…Academic All-Conference…Licking County Umpire Association Scholarship Recipient. Personal: Daughter of Jeff and Barb Howard…Born January 17, 1991…Has one brother, Tye (21)
	19a- Caitlyn Klesta 1B/OF / Fr. / R/R Perry, Ohio / Perry High School: Letter winner in softball and soccer… CVC All Academic… CVC Honorable Mention…Recipient of CVC Sportsmanship award. Personal: Daughter of Christopher Klesta and Kimberly Semple…Born December 31, 1990…Has four siblings Tori (2), Vinnie (9), Alexa (12) and Dylan (7).
	20a- Emily Tobin P/ Fr. / R/R Nova, Ohio / Mapleton High School: Four-time softball letter winner…2006 Firelands Conference Champions…2007 and 2009 Division Four Sectional Champions…Team Captain…Highest batting average on team in 2006 and 2008…First Team All-Conference in 2006, 2008, and 2009…Second Team All-Conference in 2007…First Team All-Academic all four years…Member of Ashland County Sports Hall of Fame Team in 2008 and 2009. Personal: Daughter of Tom and Linda Tobin…Born March 15, 1991.
	22a - Lauren Florea 1B/ Fr. / R/R Morrow, Ohio / Little Miami High School: Lettered in tennis, bowling, and softball…2007 District Champions…Voted Best Defensive Player twice…Teams Most Valuable Player…Lamp of Knowledge recipient four times…Outstanding Academic Achievement all four years…National Technical Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of David and Yvonne Florea…Born April 1, 1991…Had three siblings, Brandon (15), Taylor (8), and Logan (5).
	25a – Katherine Holdon 2B / Fr. / R/R Mansfield, Ohio/ Ontario High School: Received two letters in softball and one for soccer…Scholar athlete all four years…Outstanding Pitcher award... Second Team NCC. Personal: Daughter of Cindy Meadows and James Holden…Born July 5, 1991…Has four siblings Terry (23), Bobbi Jo (6), Cory (5) and Rachel (3).

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2010 Softball Player Bios