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SCOUTING REPORT: NEBRASKA GOLD 18U NATIONAL
TLI will be taking a look at some of the top teams from across the nation as the fall season heats up.
Today we take a look at Beth Singleton‘s team, the Nebraska Gold 18U National, which came into being when the rosters of three teams—Nebraska Gold 18s National, UFA Thunder Gold and Nebraska Gold 16s National—were blended together.
Here are the team’s summer record/top finishes:
- Nebraska Gold 18s National: USA Elite Select Nationals champions and second place at Triple Crown 4th Of July Chattanooga.
- UFA Thunder Gold: Fourth place at USA GOLD Nationals, fifth place at DeMarini Invite and champions at Top Gun Discovery.
- Nebraska Gold 16s National: Third place at Top Gun Invite, champions at Top Gun Stealth and champions at Ringneck Invitational.
Twitter: @NebGold18s
What will it take for your team to be successful this season?
Team has pitching, power, speed and depth at all positions. Key will be blending the talent and building chemistry as a unit.
Who is your No. 1 pitcher and what can you tell us about her skills? Who else could see some time in the circle?
Team returns a pitching duo of Alexis Wiggins and Ruby Meylan that complement each other well. Wiggins is a high strikeout pitcher who relies on a strong rise and devastating change-up. Meylan is a 6-foot-1 power pitcher who can generate misses with a heavy drop and tough rise. Added to the mix for 2021 is Jalen Adams, one of the best 2022 pitchers in Iowa.
What can we expect from your offense?
We have 16 solid hitters and can build matchup batting orders that combine speed and power from both sides of the plate, will look to be aggressive both at the plate and on the bases this summer.
*** Scroll to see who the returners and newcomers are on the Nebraska Gold 18U team which includes eight committed players including ones going to the Big Ten & SEC!!