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Madison Inscoe is a 2022 triple threat who recently was announced as one of Extra Inning Softball’s Elite 100 recruits in the 8th grade class because she brings her calm, tough, confident demeanor to the diamond as a dominating pitcher, middle-infielder and power hitter.
The 5-foot-8 Virginia native is actually technically a 7th grader in age as her birthday is September 2, 2004 and she’s the youngest 8th grader in her class which makes her on-field accomplishments that much more impressive.
The former Beverly Bandit player was recently selected by Duke University Head Coach Marissa Young to join the Lady Dukes—more on them very soon here on Extra Inning Softball–after attending the Blue Devils pitching camp. This team which is head coached by James Lamar, Coach Young’s husband, and groomed by Marissa Young and her legendary father/coach Robert Young, is poised for the national stage as at the 14U level.
Inscoe, a right-handed pitcher throws hard in the 60+ mph range, which is complimented by a spinning curve and drop ball, both with great movement creating havoc for batters. She also has a changeup that has been described as “floating into the zone” which can be delivered for strikes or as an effective out pitch.
She’s only three games into the high school season but is batting .500 for her high school and starting as a middle infielder.
The promising young athlete is a first year 14U player whose honors including being an USSSA Elite Select National Champion where she was selected for the Great Lakes Region with her friends and recent college commits Keagan Rothrock (Florida) and Taylor Pannell (Auburn).
Several ACC and SEC schools are recruiting her now and Madison has been on numerous visits with one coach saying “this kid is all over my radar.”
Here’s a closer look at one of the fast-rising talents in the Carolina/Virginia areas…
NAME: MADISON INSCOE
Hometown/ST: Chesapeake, Virginia
Grad Year: 2022
Position(s): Pitcher/Shortstop
Club Team: Lady Dukes (Durham, North Carolina)
High School (City/ST): Nansemond Suffolk Academy (Suffolk, Virginia)
GPA: 3.9
College: Uncommitted
Preferred College Major: Sports Training or Law
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What do you feel are some of your top accomplishments in softball so far in your young career?
I’d say winning the USA Elite Select National Championship with some of my Beverly Bandit friends from the Midwest, winning the first annual Faster2First “All-Star” Tournament in Coastal Carolina (with teammates from Georgia Impact, Vienna Stars, etc.), recently being nationally ranked by Extra Innings Softball as an Elite Top 100 player for the class of 2022, and being two-time a NSA Virginia State Champion. I’m also super happy about playing for the Lady Dukes out of Durham, NC. You’re gonna hear a lot from this team this season!
When did you start playing softball?
I started playing when I was four-years-old, just about to turn five. My dad came home one day and said, “You’re on a tee-ball team and I’m coaching” and I haven’t stopped playing since. I love this sport and have worked hard to be the best I can be.
Do you come from a family with a background in sports? If so, what sports did they play?
My dad was a life-long surfer in Florida, and played he played some club baseball when he was younger. My mom didn’t play sports but loves softball. My dad was a pitcher and a catcher when he played so that is super helpful to me. He helps a lot with softball strategy, pitching and, of course, all the travel involved in the sport.
What is the strongest part of your softball game and why?
I think the strongest part of the game for me (outside of pitching and hitting) is my ability to never get rattled. I just don’t let stuff bother me. I’ve had many coaches from opposing teams talk tell me after games that they were impressed with how I handled some pressure situation that they thought would have crushed me, but it didn’t affect me at all. I just don’t let don’t let things get to me, probably because I am having so much fun. One coach told me I have “ice in my veins” (laughs). I just love the mental part of softball, that’s one of the things that make it so much fun.
Describe your recruiting experience so far. What schools have you visited? Has it been stressful, exciting, overwhelming, etc.?
It’s just beginning for me, so I am super excited. I think I’m going to be forced to take the whole process slowly (with upcoming rule changes) so I plan to do that and enjoy it when the changes come. I’ve visited a whole lot of campuses and had several team visits this past Fall to schools like the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and Elon University and I’m thinking a couple of more unofficial visit are coming before April (and the recruiting rule changes). Right now I’m just concentrating on making good grades, improving my play and working hard to help my Lady Dukes team. I have spoken to quite a college coaches who have expressed interest in me and are following me closely. I do have a few favorites which I’m gonna keep to myself… Coach (Lonni) Alameda (Florida State), I’m still available (laughs).
What are the key things you’re looking for in a school?
First, I’m looking for a good education, as I am interested in Sports Training or something in the law field. I want to be in a college town atmosphere and I want to play ball for a team that will push everyone and me on the team to be the best they can be. I’m not afraid to work hard. I want to be at a school that cares about its players because I understand that my softball team will be my “away” family.
What was the most challenging moment/time in your softball career?
I’d say it’s dealing with injuries and everyone has them if you do this long enough. These are the times when you learn a lot about yourself, especially if you love this sport like I do. Anything that takes you out of the game is challenging, even if it’s just for a few days. When you’re out a little longer, you have to find ways to stay in the game, whether it’s using your other arm or hand to work on a skill, playing a position other than your main position if that doesn’t cause pain while you heal, or doing something like just watching more softball on TV to keep learning.
Who has had the most impact on your softball career?
For sure my dad and mom…they are my biggest supporters. My dad does all the softball stuff (catching me, practicing with me, and doing all the travel schedule stuff). My mom is awesome; she cheers me on quietly from the stands (I can see her standing on the bleachers and clapping). She is my biggest cheerleader and my dad is my softball guy. My dad coached me for years and I so appreciate everything he has taught me and done for me. He told me this past year that he thought it was time for me to make my own path, so he has stepped aside from coaching to allow me to be coached and led by others.
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Nicknames:
Mad Dog, Madi, Madi-Patty, Pat
Do you have any softball superstitions or rituals?
I’m not really superstitious, but I do have a few rituals. I like to knock the dirt off my cleats in on-deck circle, and I always take a deep breath before entering the batter’s box, while looking for a sweet spot on my bat. When pitching, I take a consistent number of steps behind the mound after a pitch; grab some dirt and wipe it on my pants, just things like that.
Favorite quote or mantra you live by?
No quotes, no mantras, I just want to be a good teammate and a good person.
Best advice you’ve been given?
To play this sport!
Last song you listened to?
Dirt Road by Jason Aldean… I’m a Virginia Girl
If you could spend the weekend with anyone doing anything anywhere in the world, what would you do?
I’d like to be in Hawaii if I’m not playing softball or PGF in Huntington Beach if I am with my whole team of course. I could do this every single weekend!
Describe yourself in one word on the field . . . and off the field:
On: Focused
Off: Funny