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Josie Bird

Catcher
LINCOLN COUNTY HS
HAMLIN, WEST VIRGINIA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

.488

Batting Average

10

Home Runs

47

RBI

25

Runs Scored
“She killed the ball against us — didn’t matter where we pitched her, she was able to hit any pitch. If the ball is around the plate, she will hit it.”
Terri Dawn Williams
Head Coach - Sherman High head coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-11 sophomore catcher led the Panthers to a 25-8 record and a berth in the winners’ bracket final of the 3A state tournament this past season. She batted .488 with 10 home runs, 47 RBI and 25 runs scored, amassing an OPS of 1.557.

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Academic Achievement

Bird has maintained a 3.77 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Bird has volunteered locally on behalf of a Christmas card service project in support of veterans in addition to donating her time at a local soup kitchen. She also has also given back to her community by organizing care packages for a women’s shelter and by participating in school cleanup activities.