Troy University Athletics
Softball Rounds Out 2024 Roster
8/9/2023 4:53:00 PM | Softball
TROY, Ala. – Head coach Eric Newell rounds out the 2024 Troy softball roster with the announcement of five players, Sarah Beth Brake, Cassidy Boltz, Alexis Detwiler, Kate Peters and Mia Tidmore on Wednesday afternoon.
"The coaching staff is excited about the final additions to this year's recruiting class," Newell said. "A transfer portal arm, three seasoned junior college players and one final incoming freshman that just so happens to be the reigning 3A Player of the Year. There is some definite talent within this group of additions, and we look forward to seeing how the pieces of the puzzle fit with the already strong foundation that is in place. Can't wait to get everyone on campus and get started."
Sarah Beth Brake
Catcher
Gardendale, Ala.
Wallace State
Brake played under head coach Carson Owens at Wallace State for two seasons as the Lion's catcher. During her sophomore season with the Lions, she saw action in 53 games with 158 plate appearances. She had 38 hits, 11 doubles, 10 home runs and 37 RBIs. Brake had 58 putouts with a fielding percentage of .954 during the 2023 campaign.
Cassidy Boltz
Third baseman / shortstop
Tallahassee, Fla.
Gulf Coast State
Boltz comes to the program after a successful 2023 campaign with Gulf Coast State program under head coach Scot Thomas. Last season, Boltz played 50 games giving 170 at-bats with 72 hits, 17 doubles, 67 RBIs, 11 home runs and 45 runs.
Alexis Detwiler
Outfielder
Sacramento, Calif.
Butte College
In her one year at Butte College, Detwiler spent her time in the outfield under head coach Stayce York. She saw action in 41 games, with 157 plate appearances, 73 hits, 59 RBIs, 16 doubles, 8 triples and 9 homers.
Kate Peters
Pitcher
Dickson, Tenn.
Lipscomb University
At Lipscomb, Peters spent her first two years pitching under head coach Kristin Ryman. Peters ended her sophomore season with a 3.86 ERA. She pitched 16.1 collective innings throughout the 2023 season, striking out nine batters and giving up 21 hits, 14 runs, and no walks. Peters comes to Troy with three years of eligibility left.
Mia Tidmore
Catcher
Rainsville, Ala.
Planview HS
Tidmore comes to Troy as a two-time state champion with multiple accolades from her softball career at Plainview High School. Her accolades include Alabama Sports Writers Association Player of the Year and Hitter of the Year, Class 3A State Tournament MVP, All-State softball team for 2023 and DeKalb County Softball Player of the Year.
"The coaching staff is excited about the final additions to this year's recruiting class," Newell said. "A transfer portal arm, three seasoned junior college players and one final incoming freshman that just so happens to be the reigning 3A Player of the Year. There is some definite talent within this group of additions, and we look forward to seeing how the pieces of the puzzle fit with the already strong foundation that is in place. Can't wait to get everyone on campus and get started."
Sarah Beth Brake
Catcher
Gardendale, Ala.
Wallace State
Brake played under head coach Carson Owens at Wallace State for two seasons as the Lion's catcher. During her sophomore season with the Lions, she saw action in 53 games with 158 plate appearances. She had 38 hits, 11 doubles, 10 home runs and 37 RBIs. Brake had 58 putouts with a fielding percentage of .954 during the 2023 campaign.
Cassidy Boltz
Third baseman / shortstop
Tallahassee, Fla.
Gulf Coast State
Boltz comes to the program after a successful 2023 campaign with Gulf Coast State program under head coach Scot Thomas. Last season, Boltz played 50 games giving 170 at-bats with 72 hits, 17 doubles, 67 RBIs, 11 home runs and 45 runs.
Alexis Detwiler
Outfielder
Sacramento, Calif.
Butte College
In her one year at Butte College, Detwiler spent her time in the outfield under head coach Stayce York. She saw action in 41 games, with 157 plate appearances, 73 hits, 59 RBIs, 16 doubles, 8 triples and 9 homers.
Kate Peters
Pitcher
Dickson, Tenn.
Lipscomb University
At Lipscomb, Peters spent her first two years pitching under head coach Kristin Ryman. Peters ended her sophomore season with a 3.86 ERA. She pitched 16.1 collective innings throughout the 2023 season, striking out nine batters and giving up 21 hits, 14 runs, and no walks. Peters comes to Troy with three years of eligibility left.
Mia Tidmore
Catcher
Rainsville, Ala.
Planview HS
Tidmore comes to Troy as a two-time state champion with multiple accolades from her softball career at Plainview High School. Her accolades include Alabama Sports Writers Association Player of the Year and Hitter of the Year, Class 3A State Tournament MVP, All-State softball team for 2023 and DeKalb County Softball Player of the Year.
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