re: Softball Recruiting Update

Well I expect true freshman Antoine to step in and play in RF. She is very similar to Landry, she drives the ball a lot like her but does have homerun power.

I do know for a fact Sprinfield and Doyle will be in the lineup for sure. I am not sure who will play 2B, could be Dawson.

Also don't sleep on Sunseri, she has a lot of power and pop in her bat. She could definitely hit .300 with 5-10 homeruns next year. Beth has raved about Sunseri's bat, I just have no clue how you fit everyone in.

I think the best defensive lineup is with Doyle at 3B, Springfield at 1B. Its not even a question. Now, this is where its a bit controversial is who plays 2B. I really was fully expecting Dawson to play their immediately next year but I am not sure if sanchez is inserted there due to experience or something. Then you still have DP which I really want to think Sunseri will see a lot of opportunities due to her power and offense.


As far as Catcher, I really think without question Cunningham would be the best catcher for us, but I still am not sure if we are adding a transfer. Cunningham was really polished defensively coming out hs and could hit extremely well whenever I saw her. She was a top 30 player according to multiple recruiting experts. She was recruited by a lot of Big Ten Schools, SEC school, as well as some PAC 12 ones as well. I really thought she would have been utilized much more this season but it didn't pan out. Probably will be open competition, I expect Caccamise to see a lot of looks as well. They do need to excellent defensively, defense is extremely important in that position.