Two weeks ago today, the news was released of the creation of a new pro softball team, the Florida Vibe; today, we know the first player to officially be added to the roster.
Former University of Oklahoma standout pitcher and national champion, Shannon Saile, is the first player to sign with the Florida Vibe for the 2022 season.
“I am very excited to be joining the Vibe family and can’t wait to compete at the professional level in my home state,” said Saile. “This sport helped develop me into the woman I am today, and I am excited to help inspire young girls around me.”
Saile has had numerous accolades throughout her softball career which include:
- 2017 Conference USA (CUSA) Freshman of the Year
- 2017 & 2018 First Team CUSA
- 2017 CUSA All-Freshman Team
- 2019 All Big 12 2nd team
- 2021 All Big 12 First Team (Unanimous Selection)
- 2021 All Region First Team
- 2021 All Big 12 Tournament Team
- 2x All Big 12 Tournament Champs
- 2x Regular Season Big 12 Champs
- 2021 National Champion
- Winning pitcher of first ABC softball game
Currently a graduate assistant at the University of Oklahoma, Saile also served as a coach in the Florida Gulf Coast League during the summer 2021 season.
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Breaking News: New Pro Softball Team, the Florida Vibe, Announced
Originally published Aug. 23, 2021 on Extra Inning Softball
Bradenton, Fl. – The nation’s newest professional level fastpitch organization, the Florida Vibe, is moving forward with the announcement of organizational leadership in advance of upcoming player and coaching updates, per a release that was issued on Monday.
The program’s staff is as follows:
- President – Ryan Moore
- General Manager/VP of Player Personnel – Mike Scott
- Director of Player Operations/Affairs – Lynn Hotchkiss
- Sports Information Director – Lesly Ginder
- Executive Assistant – Robin Miller
- Team Physician – Arthur Valadie M.D. (Coastal Orthopedics)
- Team Chaplain – Shelly Riker
The new team is run by many of the same leads who oversee the successful Florida Gulf Coast League, which completed its second season in 2021.
“I feel confident that the staff will be exceedingly professional as the Florida Vibe looks to its first season,” said Ryan Moore, Florida Vibe President.
“We are looking forward to growing the game and providing additional opportunities for top-level players from throughout the country.”
