BEVO BEAT Softball
With a half-dozen seniors on its roster, Texas lands signatures from six softball recruits
Posted November 14th, 2019
When it came to recruiting this week, the Texas softball team did some basic math.
Texas announced on Thursday that it had signed six players. The Longhorns added New Boston infielder Carlee Ratcliff, George Ranch catcher Jayden “JJ” Smith, Abilene infielder Alyssa Washington, Jacksonville first baseman Jordyn Whitaker to its program. The program also signed New Jersey pitcher Ryleigh White and California utility player Bailey Williams.
Texas has six seniors on its 2020 roster.
“With the graduation of six players coming up in the spring of 2020, this incoming class will be pivotal in building our program for the next several years,” Texas coach Mike White was quoted as saying in a press release. “Our incoming class has strong Texas roots with the athleticism and positional requirements required to make Texas Softball one of the top programs in the country.”
Ryleigh White was rated as a top-20 recruit by both Extra Inning Softball and Softball America. White also ranked 33rd on a FloSoftball list that featured Washington (No. 88) and Smith (No. 98). During the 2019 season, Whitaker was District 16-5A’s MVP while Ratcliff was honored as District 14-3A’s top defender. As a junior, Williams touted a .364 batting average and a .998 fielding percentage.
IT'S OFFICIAL! Right-handed pitcher Ryleigh White of Washington Township, N.J., has signed on to join the Texas softball family!
We're so happy to have you join us on the Forty Acres @ryewhite07! 🤘#OneTeamOneTexas #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/cCayV2fA0r
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) November 14, 2019
IT'S OFFICIAL! Catcher/first baseman Jayden "JJ" Smith of Rosenberg, Texas, has signed on to join the Texas softball family!
We're so happy to have you join us on the Forty Acres JJ! 🤘#OneTeamOneTexas #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/7IpvztnIDj
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) November 14, 2019
IT'S OFFICIAL! Shortstop/infielder Alyssa Washington of Abilene, Texas, has signed on to join the Texas softball family!
We're so happy to have you join us on the Forty Acres @alyssaawashh! 🤘#OneTeamOneTexas #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/twJQWHoNB6
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) November 14, 2019
IT'S OFFICIAL! Designated player/first baseman Jordyn Whitaker of Jacksonville, Texas, has signed on to join the Texas softball family!
We're so happy to have you join us on the Forty Acres! 🤘#OneTeamOneTexas #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/MFUTGJwQ5z
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) November 13, 2019
IT'S OFFICIAL! Utility player Bailey Williams of Murrieta, Calif., has signed on to join the Texas softball family!
We're so happy to have you join us on the Forty Acres @baileymarie22_! 🤘#OneTeamOneTexas #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/cO8I12lv9x
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) November 14, 2019
IT'S OFFICIAL! Corner infielder Carlee Ratcliff of New Boston, Texas, has signed on to join the Texas softball family!
We can't wait to see "Carlee Hustle" on the Forty Acres! 🤘#OneTeamOneTexas #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/UD5lSBTFoX
— Texas Softball (@TexasSoftball) November 13, 2019
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