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SOFTBALL

McLaine Hudson

Shortstop
SOUTH WARREN HS
BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-4
Press Release

Peak Performance

.618

Batting Average

63

RBI

20

Home Runs

82

Runs Scored
“She’s the spark plug on a team with a lot of depth. Her hustle, her composure, her discipline and her obvious love for the game separates her from the ordinary.”
Penny Reece
Head Coach - Bowling Green High
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of her selection, the 5-foot-4 junior shortstop had led the Spartans (34-3) to the 4th Region championship and a berth in the state tournament. Hudson entered the tournament batting .618 with 63 RBI and 20 home runs. The 4th Region Player of the Year and Golden Glove winner also scored 82 runs, stole 28 bases in 28 attempts and compiled a 2.006 OPS through 37 games.

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Academic Achievement

Hudson has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. She has made a verbal commitment to play softball on scholarship at the University of Kentucky beginning in the fall of 2026.

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Exemplary Character

A student council representative, Hudson has volunteered locally with the South Warren Middle School softball team, working with younger players on fundamentals and leading drills in practice. She has also donated her time to multiple events on behalf of the Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky Buddy House.