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defender as well who very likely could be in the discussion for the conference Rookie of the Year award if her poten- tial pans out.
Senior Jessica Mushel emerged last season to be a strong defender at second base and also came through late in the year with her bat as well. A cerebral player and team leader, Mushel is the quarterback of the Saints’ infield defense.With fellow second baseman Alyssa Sceppaguercio likely to miss a bulk of the season due to injury, the second base spot is Mushel’s to lose.
Following the graduation of Renee Clavette, first base is a question mark entering the season.Weingart could see time on the right side. Junior Kirstyn Vaughn and freshman Kayla Kaminsky are also in the mix for what likely will be the most fought-after position on the squad.
Rounding out Siena’s infield are Sara Gallacchi and Emily Snow. Gallacchi provides the Saints depth at both middle infield spots as well as at third base, with her bat and her glove, while Snow returns as a top pinch-running threat off the bench.
OUTFIELDERS
Eight different Saints will compete for time at the three outfield positions this season.When they are not pitching, Ferro and Brinkman could see action in the corner spots.
INFIELDERS
The left side of the Saints’ infield this season may turn out to be the best in the conference. Senior LaurenWeingart is expected to shift to the hot corner at third base this season, while highly-touted freshman Shannon Jones takes over as the everyday shortstop.
One of the best hitters in program history and a Preseason All-MAAC selection,Weingart battled through some injuries to lead all regulars with a .267 average with seven home runs and 26 RBI last season. A versatile defender who can play three of the four infield positions, Weingart should be a solid fit at third base. In the lineup,Weingart anchors the middle of the order as one of the top cleanup hitters in the league. Not only can she hit for power, but average as well and is a smart hitter who knows how to drive in runs when the opportu- nity presents.
Jonesmeanwhile joins the programas one of themost talked about incoming freshmen in programhistory.Alocal standout at nearby Troy High, she compiled a long list of accolades during her career,most notable of which was being named the Big Ten Softball Player of the Year and Section II Player of the Year.Aphenomenal hitter who figures to bat right away in themiddle of Siena’s lineup, Jones is a strong
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Seniors Stacie Sueda and Courtney Mahan each
should see substantial playing time in the outfield. One of the fastest players on the team and a strong slap hit- ter, Sueda hit .282 last season and could challenge for time at the top of the Saints’ lineup.Mahan,meanwhile, is finally healthy and looks to make an impact at the corner outfield spots in her final go around in Loudonville.
Sophomore Lindsey McKeever emerged as the every- day rightfielder last season and was a strong defensive presence. She ranked second on the team with four outfield assists and committed just two errors all year long. The strongest defensive outfielder, McKeever will shift to centerfield in 2010.
Rounding out the group is junior Kristen Borsella. One of the fastest players on the team, Borsella is a smart base runner who provides a solid late-inning spark on the basepaths.
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