Madison Stewart '18 Recruiting Profile

I am finishing up my sophomore year at Orchard Park High School and will graduate in 2018. My primary position is catcher and I also play 1st and 3rd base.  I currently play on NY Inferno Showcase Team. My High School Team, Orchard Park Quakers, just finished 2nd in the Class AA New York State Championship. We won the NY State Championship last season and we were hoping to repeat. It was an incredible experience and we will be working hard to get back there again next year.  My Travel Team, NY Inferno, finished 3rd at Pony Nationals last year and again we are working hard to win it this summer.

I like to challenge myself and I am very excited to play at the next level.  I am confident that I will be able to contribute and help my Team succeed with my desire, dedication and work ethic.  I have found that I am able to adapt well to new surroundings, coaches, and teammates.  Three years ago my family and I moved from Eastern Pennsylvania, to Western New York. The move was done during the middle of the school year.  It was not easy but I was able to adapt to a new school and a new travel team.  

Being a catcher I have excelled as a leader on the field.  I also lead by example at the plate.  While I am very competitive I am able to keep a positive attitude at all times. I have developed good relationships with my pitchers and I have been able to keep them calm in stressful situations during the game.  I know the experience that I will gain while playing college softball will help me throughout my life and career.