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Julia Knowler

Pitcher/infielder
FORT MYERS HS
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
SOPHOMORE
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

1.46

ERA

117

Strike Outs

.582

Batting Average

35

RBIs
“Julia is a dedicated, hard-working and talented ballplayer. She has the ability to take control of the game at any time whether it is on the mound, in the field or from the plate.”
Johnny Manetta
Head Coach - head coach of Fort Myers High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 sophomore right-handed pitcher and infielder led the Green Wave to a 20-6-1 record and the Class 5A state championship this past season. Knowler compiled a 12-2 mark in the circle with a 1.46 earned run average, striking out 117 batters against just 15 walks in 96 innings pitched. The Class 5A Player of the Year, she posted a .582 batting average with eight home runs, 39 runs scored, 35 runs batted in and a 1.268 slugging percentage.

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Academic Achievement

Knowler has maintained a weighted 4.15 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her junior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Knowler has volunteered locally as an assistant with a youth after-school program. She has also donated her time as a youth softball coach.