University of Memphis Athletics
Nov 15, 2007 | Softball
Nov. 15, 2007
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Brandon Kolditz
wkolditz@memphis.edu, (901) 678-2444
MEMPHIS - University of Memphis softball head coach Windy Thees announced infielder Alyssa Palmieri as the Tigers' first signee for 2009 during the early signing period.
"Alyssa will bring some flash into our infield," Thees said. "Although shortstop is her natural position, she has an amazing glove and could play any position on the infield. She is a speed player on defense and offense. Continually working both sides of the plate offensively, she packs a lot of punch with her 5-5 frame."
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"The thing I like best about Alyssa is her pure hatred for coming out anything but first and being anything less than the best. She will be a tremendous four year player here at Memphis."
Memphis head coach Windy Thees
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In 2007, the daughter of Nicholas and Karen Palmieri delivered the game winning hit at the district and regional tournament to help lead her team into the state championship series. Palmieri hit .333 as a junior with 15 RBIs, 20 runs scored and 16 stolen bases, while sporting a .990 fielding percentage. She totals 65 RBI, 60 runs scored, 48 stolen bases and two home runs in her three years at West Boca Raton.
A member of the Coral Springs AlleyCats Gold team, Palmieri hit .406 with three home runs, 22 RBI, 21 runs scored and 12 stolen bases during the 2007 season. She boasted a .995 fielding percentage and 12 extra base hits on the year with the summer club.
"The thing I like best about Alyssa is her pure hatred for coming out anything but first and being anything less than the best," Thees said. "She will be a tremendous four year player here at Memphis."
