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Addison Baele ‘16 Recruiting Profile

  • Washington Community High School
  • Washington, IL
  • Softball
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Addison Baele's Softball Recruiting Profile
Club:
Central Illinois Diamondstorm Elite 99
Height:
5'7"
Weight:
140
Age:
25
Prim. Position:
OF
20 yrd sprint (60 ft)
2.7
Over Hand Throw
65
  • September 2015

Personal Statement

When I was ten, I didn’t make the competitive softball team that I tried out for in the fall. I was devastated, but I didn’t let failure get in my way. The day I found out I hadn’t made the team, I went directly to the park with my dad and started taking grounders, pop flies, and working on bunting and hitting. Every night we would go out to the field and work until it got too cold. In December I got a call from the softball coach saying that a girl had quit the team and I was next on their list. Being able to learn from failure made me grow both as a person and a player. I’ve learned never to take my spot on a team for granted. I always make sure I put forth 110% effort because I know that the next girl wants my spot too.

 My sixth- and seventh-grade year, I did not make the starting line-up on my grade school softball team. I worked hard during practice those two years and put in extra time in order to improve my skills. At the start of eighth grade year, my coach said that she was really impressed with my hard work and improvements in addition to my confidence and leadership skills on the team. She shared that I would be starting in centerfield and also be the lead-off batter. I was so excited, and I knew I couldn't let her down! That year I pushed harder than ever so that I could keep my spot and also keep progressing. I showed up early to practice and stayed late perfecting my slapping skills and catching fly balls in the outfield.

In high school I’ve kept up my game. I started as a freshman on the sophomore team and ended with a batting average of .500. I had the most stolen bases that season. As my sophomore season came around, the coaches pulled me aside and asked me to try out with the varsity team. I was stoked! I couldn't stop smiling! I was so happy to be able to have this opportunity given to me, and I knew I couldn’t let them down. This past season was one of the best seasons I have ever had. I started in left field and got a lot of hits as the 9th batter; then coach moved me up to the second batter, and I did really well in that position too. I had a batting average of .378 and also took the lead in stolen bases again. I put forth tremendous effort in the off season with my team to strengthen my abilities, and it truly paid off providing me a wealth of experience.  I learned how to be a good teammate to girls that were older than me and how to play hard and still have a great time!

I plan to further my softball career in college because I have an extreme love and passion for the game of softball. Ever since I was a tenacious ten-year-old, I have dreamed of playing college softball. I am interested in studying either Fashion Merchandising or Marketing as a major while at school. Since an early age I have also had a distinct love for fashion and design. My dream is to get a solid education, while continuing my softball career.

Another facet of my life worth sharing is my passion to serve others in the community for the greater good.  I attribute this characteristic to my strong faith and family example, both which have guided me throughout my childhood.  After the November 17, 2013 tornado that damaged or destroyed nearly 1,200 houses in my town, I helped pick up debris, sort food and clothing for distribution, and helped a friend and her family salvage what was left of their home. Also each year my family goes to the South Side Mission in Peoria, Illinois at Thanksgiving and Christmas and delivers meals to families less fortunate. We participate in many worthwhile endeavors each year, and community service is something that makes me feel good because I love making an impact!

            Simply put, failure is not a word that I allow into my vocabulary. I believe that with hard work and 110% effort you can achieve anything you set your mind to, even if at first you don’t measure up or make the cut. At this stage of my life, being able to achieve goals that I’ve set for myself is very rewarding. “Failures, repeated failures, are finger posts on the road to achievement. One fails forward toward success.” This quote by C.S. Lewis is one of my favorites because I believe that no matter what you are doing, you can apply this to your life. In softball, instead of simply giving up, I let the disappointment and failure of not making the travel team push me harder, which led me to the chance to play when suddenly the opportunity presented itself. In my life I don't allow setbacks and problems to stop me because I firmly believe that failure is just a window of opportunity for success!

Athletics

High School Information

  • Years w/ Varsity:
  • 3 years
  • Varsity Starter:
  • 3 years
  • 2016 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #8
  • Individual Awards:
    1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area, 2nd Team All-State
  • Team Awards:
    Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, State 2nd Place
  • Season Schedule
  • 2015 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #8
  • Team Awards:
    Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, State Champs
  • 2014 Varsity Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #8
  • Team Awards:
    Regional 2nd Place
  • 2013 Sophomore Team
  • Starter - Jersey: #1
  • Team Awards:
    Conference Champs

Club Information

  • Seasons of Club Experience:
  • 7 seasons
  • 2015 Central Illinois Diamondstorm Elite 99 (16U)
  • Notes: These are stats from summer games. I missed the first two tournaments due to High School Championship season.
  • 2014 Washington Cobras 16u (IL) (16U)
  • 2013 Washington Cobras (14U)
  • 2012 Washington Cobras (14U)
  • 2011 Washington Cobras (12U)
  • 2010 Washington Cobras (12U)
  • 2009 Washington Cobras (10U)

Coach References

  • High School Head Coach
  • Stephanie Ramsey
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Dennis Cassulo
  • Travel / Club Coach
  • Andy Rock

Additional Sports

  • Tennis
  • 2 Years
  • Varsity Team

Academics

Grades

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Test Scores

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High School Information

High School:
Washington Community High School
State:
ILLINOIS
Enrollment:
1126
Phone:
309-360-4960

Academic Accomplishments

Honors Classes:
Yes. 1st Semester 15/16 school year Composition French Economics
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Yes

Awards, Achievements and Activities

  • Award
    • Straight A's 7th
  • Award
    • 8th
  • Award
    • and Freshman Year Weighted GPA: 4.34/4.0
  • Activity
    • Younglife
  • Activity
    • Wyldlife
  • Activity
    • Washington Leadership and Community Service Club
  • Activity
    • French Club
  • Activity
    • Student Council
  • Activity
    • Tough Love
  • Activity
    • Snowball
  • Activity
    • Red Cross Volunteer
  • Activity
    • Host of Coffee and Donuts at Church
  • Activity
    • Volunteer at Autistic Camp in the summer
  • Activity
    • Deliver meals for South Side Mission at Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • Activity
    • Volunteers working concessions at football and basketball games
  • Activity
    • Junior Executive Board
  • Activity
    • Sunday School Teacher at Church

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Mailing Address

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Statistics

Statistic 2016 Varsity Te 2015 Varsity Te 2015 Central Il 2014 Varsity Te 2014 Washington 2013 Washington 2012 Washington
BA .398 .333 .422 .372 .424 .403 .440
GP 39 39 27 35 33 67 63
AB 128 141 64 86 85 191 175
R 44 38 17 20 25 73 59
H 51 47 27 32 36 77 77
2B 9 5 5 2 1 8 4
3B 0 4 2 0 1 0 0
HR 3 1 1 1 0 0 0
RBI 24 15 18 7 8 25 21
Slug% .539 .447 .609 .430 .495 .445
BB 15 11 3 10 10 16 7
SO 18 37 12 17 9 22 15
OB% .465 .386 .471 .443 .495 .450 .510
Sac 5 3 1 4 0 3 1
SB/Att. 6/8 8/9 4/5 5/9 8 20/20 19
Put outs 21 19 22 29 33 56
Assists 4 4 1 1 4 13
Errors 2 6 2 5 2 5
Fld% .926 .793 .920 .857 .949 .932
Team Record 37-2 29-10 28-15-1 24-11 20-23 55-12
 

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