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Universal Fastpitch 05-Faulstich has one of the most potent offensive attacks in the nation and is expected to be a major contender at the PGF 14U Nationals this summer.
One of the big reasons for The U’s success is lefty slapper Soo-Jin Berry, the team’s dynamic lead-off hitter.
“Soo-Jin is a very accurate slapper at-bat, her speed on the bases puts pressure on the opposing team, her arm in the outfield is strong and nothing gets passed her,” said 2023 OF/IF Ka’Liyah Gipson. “She’s competitive in the dugout and on the field. She brings positivity to the field and off. She’s a great teammate and sister.”
Universal Fastpitch, #7 in the Extra Elite Eighty 14U Club Rankings, went 44-2 in the fall.
“Soo-Jin is a very reliable hitter,” 2024 C/SS Shannon Garcia said. “You can definitely rely on her hitting. I think she is a great asset to our team. She is a strong utility player with a strong and accurate arm when she is in the outfield. You can rely on her at shortstop and catching to get the job done. What makes her unique is she is always positive. You never hear her say anything negative at all. She doesn’t crack under pressure and comes through with hitting and fielding.”
Berry’s ability to perform under pressure is one of her greatest strengths.
“On the field, Soo-Jin is really athletic, but what is most unique about her is that she is great under pressure,” 2023 IF/OF Erin Garcia said. “She always finds a way to get on base when we need her the most, and (she) always has a great attitude no matter where we are at in the game. She has a strong and accurate arm in right field and is always there to back up. Because of her great speed and athletic ability, she is able to steal the extra bases when we need her to and make these crazy plays in both the infield and outfield that save runs. Soo-Jin is a great as a player and person as she has a great attitude on the field and works diligently on the bases. I really do enjoy having her as a friend and having her as a teammate on the field. She’s very reliable.”
Go inside “Extra Star Power” to learn more about one of the top 2023 prospects in the nation.