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Gatorade 2017 - 2018: Player of the Year

Softball - Connecticut

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SOFTBALL

Becca Johnson

Outfielder
SEYMOUR HS
SEYMOUR, CONNECTICUT
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-5
Press Release

Peak Performance

.732

Batting Average

0.789

On Base Percentage

35

Stolen Bases

44

Runs Scored
“Johnson is one of the toughest outs in the game of softball because of her speed and hitting ability. In the outfield, she tracks down routine hits for outs. At the plate, she has complete command, from slapping, to bunting, to hitting and placing the ball at will.”
Kevin Wesche
Head Coach at Naugatuck High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-5 senior outfielder had led the Wildcats to a 20-1 record and a berth in the Class M state tournament at the time of her selection. Johnson owned a .732 batting average with 35 stolen bases, 44 runs scored and an on-base percentage of .789 through 21 games. A First Team All-State honoree, she was also an All-Area and All-Conference selection, a MaxPreps Second Team Small School All-American, and MVP of the 2017 Class M state tournament.

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Academic Achievement

Johnson has maintained an A average in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball on scholarship at Colgate University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Johnson has volunteered locally on behalf of an animal rescue center, her school’s Link Crew and youth softball programs.