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Haley Venturini

Right-handed pitcher/Shortstop
SCITUATE HS
NORTH SCITUATE, RHODE ISLAND
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

0.16

ERA

235

Strikeouts

0.431

Batting average

0.708

Slugging percentage
“I have never before seen a kid come in as a freshman and dominate the way Haley did last year. This year she has continued her dominance. She came in stronger and even better, and it’s showing in her performance on the mound.”
John Lickert
Head Coach - Head coach of Scituate High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 sophomore right-handed pitcher and shortstop had led the Spartans to a 15-2 record and a berth in the Division II state tournament at the time of her selection. Venturini posted a 13-1 record in the circle with a 0.16 ERA, striking out 235 batters against just 12 walks in 90 innings pitched through 17 games. She recorded six no-hitters, including one perfect game, and held opponents to a .053 batting average. At the plate, the 2018 First Team All-State selection owned a .431 batting average with four home runs, 26 runs scored and a .708 slugging percentage entering the postseason.

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Academic Achievement

Venturini has maintained an A average in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A peer tutor, Venturini has volunteered locally as a youth softball coach.