“Julia Apostolakos is the best overall player we faced all season. She’s equal to or better than anyone we’ve seen as a pitcher, but what makes her the best is that she’s such a threat in the batter’s box. She is a great hitter.”

Gary Bury

Head Coach head coach at Immaculata High

Athletic Excellence

At the time of her selection, the 5-foot-9 junior right-handed pitcher had led the Griffins (30-0) to the Non-Public A state title and a berth in the Tournament of Champions. Apostolakos compiled a 26-0 record with a 0.34 ERA through 30 games, striking out 308 batters in 144.2 innings pitched while walking just 29. She also batted .656 with 11 home runs and 59 RBI. A National Fastpitch Coaches Association First Team All-American, she is a two-time First Team All-State selection.

Academic Achievement

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

Exemplary Character

Founder of her school’s Mental Health for Athletes organization, Apostolakos has volunteered locally on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, a children’s hospital and youth softball programs.