Softball Inks Power Hitting Danielle Richard
11/19/2010 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Nov. 19, 2010
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama head softball coach Patrick Murphy announced the signing of Danielle Richard (Priceville, Ala.). Richard is the lone signee from the state of Alabama and one of the most prestigious power hitters in the South.
"Danielle has one of the best swings we have seen in a long time," Murphy explained. "For a young lady to hit 23 homeruns is something special. For her to be 5-2 is unbelievable. She can compete anywhere on the field defensively with a strong arm and good hands. We are excited to sign our first young lady from Priceville High School."
Richard brings her athletic prowess from Priceville High School where she set numerous AHSAA records. Richard set a single season record in 2010 in hits (85), batting average (.545) and ranked second in the country in the single season annals with 23 home runs. She was named the ASWA 4A Player of the Year, Hitter of the Year, All-State, Decatur Daily Player of the Year and Hartselle Enquire Player of the Year.
Richard plays her travel ball for the Huntsville Sharks where she helped lead the team to a 17th place at the ASA A 16U nationals in College Station, Texas. She has also taken her talents overseas where in 2008 she traveled to Europe to play the German and Italian Junior Olympic teams.
