Irina Rieser '16 Recruiting Profile

    Hello from Irina Rieser!  I am an energetic Student at Metea Valley High in Aurora, Illinois.  I am a Senior Student with a 3,0/4.0 grade average.  I have been playing softball since the age of 9 years.  I am a pitcher on my traveling Diamonds 18U team, however I also play the infield and the outfield well.  I am fast and quite skilled at stealing all those bases.  I am often made the teams designated runner at tournaments.  I am an all around softball player, except for the catcher position.  When pitching I am in the strike zone consistently, or when needed to be.  I can throw the fast, rise, change up and drop ball.  My pitches may have a arch on them when thrown, which some batters will strike underneath the ball the creates a pop fly ball.  This can give the team an other opportunity for a out.

    I am well liked in school for I have an outgoing, fun and logical personality.  I enjoy sports as well as learning in school.  My school interests are in the medical field such as nursing, physician assistant, speech pathology, or audiology.  I can play the piano and I do enjoy my music on the iPhone.  

    I would like to engage in college ball for I like the competition and its FUN!  One day, I hope to teach my children how to play softball.  Perhaps I will have the kind opportunity of being their coach.  Thank you!