LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The NM State Softball Team has made a huge move ahead of the 2022-23 sports season that is going to sure up their infield and pitching depth. It was announced on Tuesday that Kathy Rodolph and staff have added two-way Arizona product, Jazmyne Waddell. A Native of San Manuel Arizona, Waddell attended San Manuel High School where she was a major contributor in both the pitchers circle, and the batters box. In her senior season she helped her team to a State Championship runner up finish. Waddell only needed the one season to prove that she has the tools to be an elite pitcher and hitter at the next level for years to come.
Jazmyne Waddell | 1B/P | Fr. | 5-5 | L/L | San Manuel HS | San Manuel, Ariz.
- Helped her team to a 2022 AIA 1A State Championship runner-up
- AIA 1A Conference Offensive Player of the year
- She appeared in 22 games, both as a hitter and pitcher
- Recorded 101 innings as a pitcher and 84 plate appearances as a hitter
- Third in the entire state for Batting Average (.710) and On Base Percentage (.762) while also slugging 1.463 with 14 doubles and eight home runs
- Stuck out just three times the entire year as a hitter
- As a pitcher she lead the team in Earned Run Average with an impressive 1.73 ERA
- Struck out 207 batters - the 17th most in the state
- Only gave up 25 earned runs, walked just 20 batters.
Coach Rodolph thoughts on the signing
When asked about the signing of Waddle, Coach Rodolph responded by saying "I'm excited to add Jazmyne to the Aggie Family. Jaz is a very talented left-handed pitcher that will do great things here."
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