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Melanie Weigel '18 Recruiting Profile
ClubRiver City Rage -La Crosse, WI
Height6'0"
Weight215lbs
Age24
Primary Position1st Base
Dominant HandRight
20 yrd sprint (60 ft)4.25
Ball Exit Speed (from bat)75
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Personal Statement
My passion is softball. For as long as I can remember I have wanted to play college softball. Coaches have told me I have a "go big or go home" mentality, that I'm coachable, and that I always "lay it all out there." I am a three sport athlete so I have learned to be versatile, have well-rounded skills, and I have had experience with different coaching styles. I dedicate all year to my athletics while still balancing that passion with my studies. I can't wait to continue not only my academic career but also my athletic career in college.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #16
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Team MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Team Captain
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #16
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Region, TEAM MVP, Offensive Player of the Year
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #16
Individual Awards
- Rookie of the Year; Starter at 1B every game as a Freshman
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2017 River City Rage -La Crosse, WI (16U)
- Austin Twister- 1st Place; USSSA 16u Class B State Tourney (Stoughton) -- 2nd Place; ASA 16U State Tourney (Wausau) -- 1st Place
- 2016 River City Rage -La Crosse, WI (16U)
- USSSA 16U Class B State Tournament - 2nd Place, ASA Northern Nationals - 2nd Place
- 2015 Team Miken - La Crosse, WI (16U)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Brian Babiash
- Travel / Club Coach
- Jan Protsman
- Travel / Club Coach
- Brett Cavadini
Events
- Camp/Event
- ASA Northern Nationals - 16U Class A
- 7/27/17 to 7/30/17
- Lots of college coaches at this event! Visited with Marian University Assistant Coach, Alexis Lynn, after Friday's games.
- Camp/Event
- Mondays at Marian Softball Camps
- 7/24/17 to 7/24/17
- Coach Draves scheduled me for a campus tour for athlete recruits for the morning of the afternoon softball camp. Got lots of great information specific to athletes on campus.
- Camp/Event
- Chippewa Flash Classic
- 7/21/17 to 7/23/17
- Camp/Event
- ASA 16U Class B State Tourney
- 7/06/17 to 7/09/17
- 1st Place Champions; Several college coaches here. Visited with Loras College (IA) coach.
- Camp/Event
- Ringneck International Tournament
- 6/30/17 to 7/02/17
- 127 teams from 6 states and Canada
- Camp/Event
- USSSA State Tournament
- 6/23/17 to 6/25/17
- Championship Runners-Up; Marian University Assistant Coach, Alexis Lynn, came to watch me play again!
- Camp/Event
- Austin Twister Tournament
- 6/17/17 to 6/18/17
- 1st Place
- Camp/Event
- UW-Stout Blue Devils Sports Camps
- 3/05/17 to 3/05/17
- I was the only 1st baseman in attendance, so got a very intense workout! Did some great skill tests and got some helpful hitting instruction. Only one minor adjustment was recommended to correct my left foot from turning too far forward. Chatted with Coach Iaccino at the end of camp who expressed how impressed she was with my skills - including my ball-off-bat exit speed of 75. Asked how many colleges coaches have been watching me. When I mentioned Marian College, Coach Iaccino smiled and said she'd "be okay" with me playing for Tony Draves since she used to coach with him and he's a great guy and a great coach.
- Camp/Event
- Marian Softball Academy
- 2/11/17 to 2/11/17
- Coach Draves invited us for a campus tour with Olivia Hartley, a utility starting player on the Sabres team, before the camp session. Love the small campus and convenient distances to classes. Coach Draves expressed a great interest in me as a recruit and said I am definitely qualified. He plans to come watch me this Spring on Varsity and this Summer with my Travel Team.
- Camp/Event
- Fastpitch Top Prospect Camp
- 1/22/17 to 1/22/17
- Prior to the camp, sent 13 emails to coaches who will be in attendance. At the camp, met with Marian University Coach Tony Draves and registered for his upcoming camp and met with UW-Stout Coach Becky Iaccino and registered for her upcoming camp.
- Camp/Event
- Winter Ball = Girls High School Softball
- 1/08/17 to 2/05/17
- Hit 2 homeruns during this event! Was refreshing to play some softball in the middle of basketball season!
Training
- West Salem High School CAT Program
- 3 years
- Summer program to develop strength, speed, agility, endurance, and core stability.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2017 Varsity Team | 2017 River City Rag | 2016 Varsity Team | 2016 River City Rag | 2015 Varsity Team | 2015 Team Miken - L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | .481 | .398 | .512 | .402 | .329 | .538 |
| GP | 25 | 32 | 41 | 26 | ||
| AB | 77 | 88 | 107 | 79 | ||
| R | 11 | 18 | 28 | 11 | ||
| H | 37 | 35 | 43 | 26 | ||
| 2B | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | ||
| HR | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
| RBI | 20 | 32 | 40 | 12 | ||
| Slug% | .610 | .489 | .938 | .486 | .769 | |
| BB | 8 | 6 | 10 | 4 | ||
| SO | 2 | 8 | 11 | |||
| OB% | .535 | .432 | .562 | .463 | .571 | |
| Put outs | 30 | 36 | 33 | 117 | ||
| Errors | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | ||
| Fld% | .968 | .900 | .895 | |||
| Team Record | 12-12 | 21-10-1 | 40-12 | |||
| Sac | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| SB/Att. | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/1 | |||
| Assists | 1 | 1 |
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Accelerated Math ProgramAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. CalculusRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsHigh Honor Roll, Honor Roll
- ActivitiesStudent Council, Youth Frontiers, DECA, LINK Crew, Ecology Club - Secretary, Pep Band, Marching Band, Concert Band, Homecoming Court - 2016, Prom Court - 2017, Miss West Salem - 2017
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