Gatorade 2023 - 2024: Player of the Year

Softball - Minnesota

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SOFTBALL

Carter Raymond

Right-handed pitcher
RANDOLPH HS
RANDOLPH, MINNESOTA
JUNIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

0.34

ERA

144

Innings Pitched

.405

Batting Average

33

RBI
“Carter has been playing varsity softball since 8th grade and has worked hard to become one of the best players in our program’s history.She’s a fantastic role model to younger players and has helped build the culture of our program with her strong work ethic, team-first mindset and upbeat attitude. She’s had a tremendous impact on the team and me personally.”
Dennis Trom
Head Coach - Randolph head coach
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Athletic Excellence

At the time of her selection, the 5-foot-8 junior had led the Rockets to a 24-1 record and the quarterfinals of the Class AA state tournament. Randolph compiled a 24-0 record in the circle with 264 strikeouts in 144 innings through 25 games. She recorded an ERA of 0.34, a WHIP of 0.389 and opposing hitters batted just .102 against her. Entering the quarterfinals, she owned a .405 batting average to go with 33 RBI and an OPS of 1.187. More than 40 percent of her hits had gone for extra bases.

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Academic Achievement

Raymond has maintained a 3.93 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A member of the Randolph Leadership Academy and a Tackle Cancer Student Ambassador, Raymond is an active participant in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and serves as a peer mentor. She has volunteered locally on behalf of Feed My Starving Children.