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Abby Rochette

Right-handed pitcher/outfielder
CONCORD HS
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

0.92

ERA

151

Strikeouts

.403

Batting Average

0.42

On Base Percentage
“I think Abby Rochette would be a great. We faced them last year in the playoffs and she was good, but she improved so much in the winter and into the season. It’s like night and day, not only as a pitcher but as a hitter, too. We’ve seen a lot of the best teams. She’s a great choice.”
Jay Brewster
Head Coach at Bedford High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7 junior right-handed pitcher and outfielder had led the Crimson Tide (15-3) to the Division I state tournament at the time of her selection. Rochette compiled a 12-1 record in the circle with a 0.92 earned run average through 18 games. In 83.1 innings, she fanned 151 batters while allowing just 37 hits and 31 walks. Rochette batted .403 (27-for-67) with 10 RBI, 23 runs scored and a .420 on-base percentage while stealing seven bases. She fired three no-hitters and pitched 10 complete games entering the postseason.

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Academic Achievement

Rochette has maintained a 91.76 average in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school in the fall.

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Exemplary Character

A National Honor Society member and co-president of Medical Explorers, a program designed to connect students with medical professionals, Rochette has volunteered locally at blood-donation drives as well as on behalf of the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program and Be a Santa to a Senior. She has also donated her time to the Special Olympics and Best Buddies programs.