SOFTBALL PLAYERS TO WATCH

(2019 stats)

■ Natalie Bates, junior, Chaminade Julienne: Hit .547 with 25 runs scored, 5 doubles, 3 triples and 3 home runs helping to account for 26 RBI.

■ Marissa Deeter, senior, Newton: All-state selection returns for the Indians, as does coaching legend Kirk Kadel.

■ Courtney Eschete, junior, Troy Christian: Hit .604 and scored 25 runs with 4 doubles, 7 triples, 4 homers and 37 RBI.

■ Amariah Hoerner, junior, Miamisburg: Tossed 119.2 innings with 149 strikeouts, going 14-6 with 3.51 ERA; hit .286 with 17 runs and 11 RBI.

■ Kaitlyn Husic, senior, Tippecanoe: A .523 hitter who scored 31 runs and had 23 RBI; added 11 doubles, 5 triples and 2 homers.

■ Kinsey Kunz, senior, Stebbins: Hit .553, scored 46 runs and knocked in 25 RBI; showed speed with 12 doubles, 4 triples, 3 homers and 28 stolen bases.

■ Briana Lavender, junior, Troy: Had .418 average highlighted by 10 triples and 11 steals; scored 29 runs and knocked in 25.

■ Jaden Lawrenz, senior, Waynesville: Hit .526, scored 31 runs and had 14 RBI; stole 14 bases.

■ Alyssa Lewis, senior, Beavercreek: Hit .387 with 17 stolen bases; scored 23 runs and knocked in 10.

■ Alli Parker, junior, West Carrollton: A .581 hitter who scored 37 runs with 15 RBI, 9 doubles, 4 triples and a homer.

■ Lexi Miller, senior, Eaton: Hit .488 with 26 runs and 29 RBI; finished with 9 doubles, a triple and 5 homers.

■ Skipp Miller, senior, Bradford: Returns from ACL injury suffered as a sophomore; guided Railroaders to state title game as a freshman pitcher.

■ Grace Shaffer, senior, Greenville: Went 12-2 with seven saves, 71 strikeouts and 1.76 ERA; hit .250.

■ Emma Schutter, senior, Centerville: Hit .607 with 32 runs and 11 RBI; had 3 doubles, 6 triples and stole 14 bases.

■ Gracie Taylor, junior, Dayton Christian: Hit

.561, scored 31 runs and knocked in 36 with 13 doubles.