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EXTRA ELITE SPOTLIGHT: CLOE PLESS
Uncommitted 2025 RHP/UT Cloe Pless recently talked to Extra Inning Softball about Atlanta Vipers 07-Olofson/Maldonado, Bacon County High, PGF Nationals, Triple Crown Colorado Sparkler, Coffee County High, future college, athletic trainer, Lisa Fernandez, Rhianna and “Dance Moms.”
EXTRA ELITE SPOTLIGHT Q&A
Name: Cloe Pless
Hometown: Alma, GA
High School: Bacon County High
Club Team: Atlanta Vipers 07-Olofson/Maldonado
Graduation Year: 2025
Height: 5-foot-5
Position: RHP/UT
Nickname: Lil Cornbread
Twitter: @CloePless
Honors: Top 10 GPA for Class of 2025; 2025 class president; 4.52 weighted GPA; and Beta club.
Travel Ball Highlights/Fall Stats: I wasn’t able to play with my team in many tournaments last fall because I play high school ball at the same time. However, I was able to attend PGF Show Me The Money where my team leaned on me the most and ended up top 5 in a stacked field; Pitching — 14.1 IP, 15 Ks, SO 15, 1.40 ERA and .192 BAA.
High School Stats: Pitching — 133.2 IP, 1.00 ERA and 118 Ks; Batting — .409 AVG, .606 SLG, 2 HRs and 19 RBIs.
Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? I was asked to pick up with them for a tournament and immediately clicked with all of the players. I knew that the team would compete at a very high level and help me get the exposure I need to play at a collegiate level.
Tell us about your high school team and how you did? Our Team finished last season with a record of 21-5 while also holding a 19-game winning streak. We were 1A Region champs and went on to be 5th place in the Region 1A state playoffs.
Can you tell us about your experience at PGF Nationals/Alliance Nationals last summer? Last season, we were unable to attend these showcases, but I am looking forward to playing at PGF Nationals in California this summer.
What tournament/showcase/event are you looking forward to this summer and why? The tournaments that I am most looking forward to are the (Triple Crown) Colorado Sparkler and PGF Nationals in California. These are two of the most competitive tournaments in the nation and I get the privilege of competing in them both and playing against some of the best players/teams nationwide!
Which player/team was your toughest opponent and why? The toughest team I have ever had to compete against is Coffee County (High). This team is one of our rivals in school ball and each time we play against them it is a constant battle all the way to the 7th inning. In the last game we played against them, we had to play 10 innings. We finally pulled it out in the end with a score of 4-3.
What are you looking for in a future college? In a future college, I am looking for teammates and coaches that I enjoy being around and that push me to be the best I can be.
What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? In the future, I am interested in becoming an athletic trainer. I love being involved in sports and I love helping others.
Who is your sports hero and why? My sports hero is Lisa Fernandez. Not only is she a three-time Olympic gold medalist, but she was also named the greatest college softball player of all time. She holds a record for striking out 25 batters in one game and holds the record for the best batting average in a single tournament. Her hard work ethic and passion for the game pushes me to be a better softball player.
What’s the best hype song and why? Anything by Rhianna because she is the best.
What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? I love binge watching “Dance Moms” because there is never a dull moment.
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