University of Memphis Athletics
Nov 15, 2005 | Softball
Nov. 15, 2005
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis softball team inked its first signee of the early signing period in pitcher/infielder and Pensacola, Fla., native Heather Mott, it was announced Tuesday by Head Coach Windy Thees.
Mott, who played under Coach Mike Davis at Escambia High School, is a three-time Florida Sportswriters Association All-State selection and a three-time Pensacola News Journal All-Area team member. A standout in the field and at the plate, she has led her team to three-consecutive district championships and back-to-back regional championships and state semifinal appearances.
On the mound, Mott has compiled a record of 25-6 with 255 strikeouts and a .091 ERA, while she has a career batting average of .412 with 17 homeruns, 101 RBI and 85 runs scored. The News Journal Pitcher of the Year for the 2005 season, Mott also earned 2004 New Journal Hitter of the Year honors after leading the area in average, hits, RBI's, doubles, triples, and runs scored.
Along with her talent as a pitcher and hitter, Mott is a stellar infielder who can play third base, second base and shortstop.
"With her ability to play many positions and contribute offensively with power, we expect Heather to have an immediate impact," said Thees.
A member of the High Intensity Gold traveling team, which she led to the 2005 ASA Gold Nationals, Mott previously played for the Diamond Aces Gold team where she won a state championship in 2004 and made national championship appearances the previous two seasons.
"Not only is Heather a great player, but she is a winner and a great kid, who we feel will fit in wonderfully with our team," said Thees.
As the first member of Thees' second signing class, Mott figures to be accompanied one to two more early signees, while two to three players will likely be added in the late (Spring) signing period, which begins April 12.
The Memphis softball team will open its inaugural season Saturday, February 11-12, when they travel to Lafayette, La., for the Louisiana-Lafayette Tournament.
