UCLA commit Addisen Fisher added a formidable piece of {hardware} to the mantle this week, with the Bend Excessive College (Ore.) standout being named the 2023-24 Gatorade Nationwide Softball Participant of the Yr.
The announcement culminated a variety course of that included half 1,000,000 student-athletes who play highschool softball throughout the U.S. It concluded with a shock presentation of the trophy on the Bend softball subject, with Fisher surrounded by her household, coaches, and teammates.
Capping off the particular second, the 2014-15 Gatorade Nationwide Softball Participant of the Yr—and UCLA alumna—Rachel Garcia congratulated Fisher throughout a video name.
(Picture: Joe Greer, Courtesy of Gatorade)
Fisher, who was an unimaginable three-time Gatorade Oregon Softball Participant of the Yr, now joins a formidable group of former Nationwide winners who’ve mixed for greater than 17 gold medals and 5 Nationwide Championships.
For the Lava Bears right-handed ace, it’s a nationwide highlight on a unprecedented profession, one which included a Class 5A state title this previous season wherein Fisher dominated from the circle and on the plate.
Her stats are becoming of the nation’s top-ranked recruit within the Class of 2024:
- 0.36 ERA, 10 shutouts, 5 no-hitters and 4 excellent video games
- 261 strikeouts in 134.2 innings, averaging 1.9 Ks per inning
- Opposing hitters batted .092 in opposition to her; FIP was .198
- .667 batting avg. with 17 house runs, 40 RBI, 54 runs and 18 steals
“Addisen Fisher is not only a dominating force on the mound, but one of the best hitters we’ve faced this season,” started Stacy Cox, head coach at Summit Excessive College, in a press release launch about Fisher’s dual-threat prowess on the sector.
“If you choose to pitch to the talented senior, you risk watching the softball leave the park within seconds, and any pitch (location) is fair game. On the mound, she is near perfection with speeds reaching 70 and a changeup that will stop you in your tracks. Such a talented player with a very bright future.”
Exterior the traces, Fisher’s resume is equally spectacular.
Whereas sustaining a 4.13 GPA, she donated her time to the Purple Cross and mentored intellectually and bodily challenged college students in life abilities. As a WEB (The place Everyone Belongs) member, she served as an teacher and coach with Bend North Little League. And through her time with the Nationwide Honor Society, she organized meals and blood donation drives at her faculty.
When all of it’s mixed, it’s simple to see why Fisher was so deserving of this yr’s Participant of the Yr recognition, which Gatorade president and basic supervisor Michael Del Pozzo famous of the long run Bruin.
“With such a talented pool of competition, being selected as the Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year is a testament to Addisen’s hard work and achievements on and off the field,” mentioned Del Pozzo in a press release.
“Addisen’s commitment to excellence in all facets of life is inspiring, and we’re excited to see what’s next for her.”
Identical right here, Michael. Identical right here.
Congrats, Addisen, on the exceptional highschool chapter of your profession and profitable the 2023-24 Gatorade Nationwide Softball Participant of the Yr.
