LANCASTER, Pa. - The Atlantic East Conference announced the Softball Players of the Week for weeks games through Sunday, March 5th. Gwynedd Mercy’s Jocelyn Baumeister was named Player and Pitcher of the Week after an incredible week both on the mound and behind the plate.
Player/ Pitcher of the Week:
Name: Jocelyn Baumeister
School: Gwynedd Mercy
Class: Junior
Position: Second base/ Pitcher
Hometown: Willow Grove, Pa.
High School: Upper Moreland
Brief Outlook of Week: Baumeister led the Griffins to a 7-0 victory over Bridgewater State to start their 2023 campaign. The Junior was involved in five of their seven runs to secure the victory. Baumeister went 2-for-3 with four RBIs and one extra base hit. She also added a sacrifice fly in the game. On the mound in the contest, she pitched a complete game shutout allowing just two hits while striking out six.
Weekly Honor Roll:
A Mirenda (Jr., Infield/Outfield, Cabrini): Mirenda finished the eight contest week with an average of .429. She had twelve hits and five runs batted in to help the Cavaliers to a 5-3 week.
Sydney Andrews (Fy., 3B/Pitcher, Cabrini): Andrews pitched a complete game shutout in the Cavaliers win over Saint Mary’s on March third. She tallied one strikeout in the seven innings of work, while holding opponents to a .200 batting average.
Previous Players of the Week:
2/27/23 – Sydney Andrews, Cabrini & Avery Brynes. Cabrini