Softball recruiting

[flyingMoose]

According to this article Frei signed a LOI to play for D-II William Jewel College in Liberty, MO.

http://www.ihigh.com/fortdodgepress/article_116929.html

Good find. I made a very cursory attempt to find such, but did not spend much time on it at all.

[1972Shocker]

Among the Iowa Division II Juco's this pitcher has good numbers, although again I can't say how much difference there is in quality of competition between Division I and Division II (Hovpen might have some input on that):

Catherine Flaucher - Kirkwood CC - Division II

http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_stats.cfm?sid=48&collegeid=1384&slid=14&category=Stats

0.65 WHIP, 232K/19BB in 145.2 innings, an opponents BA somewhere around 0.150 and an ERA of 0.721

[1972Shocker]

There is a difference in the amount of aid that can be offered between Division I (a full-ride, I think) and Divisions II and III (the details of which I won't take time to look up, sorry). Consequently, the competition will be some stronger, but I don't think the difference is as dramatic as it would be between NCAA Divisions I and II. I have the understanding that Butler CC, who plays Division I, does not offer full-rides, but plays at that level for recruiting purposes, selling the idea to recruits of better exposure for future NCAA D-I scholarships.

Thanks @flyingMoose:. Ashley Bright played at Cowley County which is listed as Division II, although I do not know if that was the case when Ashley played there.

[Hovpen]

Thanks @flyingMoose:. Ashley Bright played at Cowley County which is listed as Division II, although I do not know if that was the case when Ashley played there.

Cowley was D-2 when Ashley was there.

[Hovpen]

Hum, try Lake Land, ILL on that JUCO pitcher. They are D-1

[1972Shocker]

Hum, try Lake Land, ILL on that JUCO pitcher. They are D-1

Now that does look interesting.

http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_stats.cfm?sid=28&collegeid=1576&category=Stats&slid=14

Tanna Hinthorne is a sophomore with very good numbers. I'm assuming this is who HCKB would be after. Hinthorne was an NJCAA Division I All-American as a freshman.

The other two are freshman. Both with good numbers. One of the freshman, Kelsie Stoszkus, is listed at 6'6". Not that her height necessarily means anything but you don't see those every day. Her numbers are the least impressive but kind of makes you wonder what her upside is.

Some video of Hinthorne:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLDCm57r9yU

Here are a couple of articles that mentions Hinthorne is heading to Wichita State:

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/softball/tri-valley-grad-leads-hinthorne-of-lake-land-nation-in/article_8928a2f0-958d-11e1-838f-0019bb2963f4.html

http://www.ihigh.com/lakers/article_115621.html

Looks like an excellent get.

Thanks for the heads up @Hovpen.

[Hovpen]

I should have had that one earlier but since I'm gettin so darn old I could only remember that there was a lake somewhere in the name.

[1972Shocker]

I should have had that one earlier but since I'm gettin so darn old I could only remember that there was a lake somewhere in the name.

What's your take on this young lady? From my less than expert viewpoint looks like a very solid get by the new staff.

[flyingMoose]

Post composed concurrently with @1972Shocker: above, posted afterward and then deleted by author.

[Hovpen]

Haven't seen her in person so will not comment. However, at this point in time, I trust HCKB's judgement...on most things :)

[1972Shocker]

Congrats to Rachel and Sydney for their selection to the All-MVC 2nd team.

http://www.goshockers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205425691&DB_OEM_ID=7500

Does anyone know if Sydney will have surgery on her shoulder or what she needs to do to rehab the bad shoulder?

[flyingMoose]

Yes, congratulations! And being a stat-head, I would claim Erin was our best hitter, but so it goes. Perhaps not enough of the right kind of spots on the All-Valley teams, perhaps some other circumstance.

[1972Shocker]

And being a stat-head, I would claim Erin was our best hitter

I'm guessing you are looking at the OPS in making that conclusion?

Which is certainly not unreasonable.

[flyingMoose]

The positive spin is that we are talking about young players a Freshman (Sydney) and 2 Sophs (Rachel and Erin). Bodes well for the future if they keep improving, which they should, and if we can upgrade the pitching and add a few more pieces to the puzzle.

Yes. And if Hayley can return to form her senior year and Sammie can have a good year ... . Danika came on strong during conference play. Like you said, can they all keep improving and can we get something going in the circle.

[1972Shocker]

HCKB officially announces her recruiting class:

http://www.goshockers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205425756&DB_OEM_ID=7500

Doesn't sound like she plans on other additions. But I guess you can never say never. Final signing date is August 1st.