We continue our look at club player standouts from the Summer of 2021 by presenting those who impressed at the 16U level.
On Monday, we featured the 14U All-Summer Team and on Tuesday, Sept. 7 we’ll wrap up with the 18U super-achievers…
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EXTRA INNING SOFTBALL 2021 ALL-SUMMER 16U TEAM
MVP PLAYER
Kasidi Pickering, 2023, UT, Hotshots National – Nelson: Had the game-winning hit at PGF 16U Premier Nationals to give her team the National Championship—amazingly, her 9th national title in her club career so far. Had a strong Summer across the board: batted .507 against elite competition—16’s and even majority 18’s— with 68 hits, 39 runs scored, 20 doubles, nine home runs, 50 RBIs and also went 11-for-13 in stolen bases. “A true champion on and off the field,” says her Hotshots Coach, Nate Nelson.
MVP PITCHER
Kierston Deal, 2022, LHP, Mojo – Fisher: Pitched 119.2 innings with 201 K’s versus 17 walks and averaged 11 K’s per 7 innings pitched. ERA of 0.79 with WHIP of 0.652. At PGF Nationals only gave up two earned runs in 62 innings.
ALL-SUMMER TEAM
*** Scroll down to see the rest of the 2021 honorees!
