MANKATO, MN – Mankato is abuzz with excitement as the inaugural Habaneros season is only 55 days away. The Habaneros roster gained a significant boost with the signing of infielder, Grace Leitheiser, whose addition promises to bring a unique blend of skill and energy to the team.
Grace Leitheiser, a freshman at Bryant and Stratton College, comes with an impressive record that speaks volumes about her talent. During her years at Kewaskum High School, Leitheiser earned many accolades that shouldn’t go unnoticed. She received Honorable Mention her sophomore year followed by Unanimous First Team All-Conference her junior year. Her senior year was quite memorable as she received First Team All-Conference, All-District Honorable Mention, and played in the Senior All Star Game.
Playing in her first collegiate season with only 30 games under her belt, she’s made quite the impression already with a .420 batting average, 31 runs, 5 doubles, and 7 home runs. Additionally, her on-base percentage is sitting at a .529 and her slugging percentage at a .797. Both leaving her just outside the top ten in the NJCAA Region 4 rankings. These impressive statistics demonstrate her consistency and ability to make an impact in every game she plays. The addition of Leitheiser to the Habaneros roster is a significant step for the team’s debut season. Her talent, combined with her energy and work ethic, is expected to bring a new level of competitiveness to the team.
With the countdown to the first pitch drawing nearer, the signing of Grace Leitheiser signals a strong start for the team’s debut season. The addition to the Habaneros roster builds anticipation for the team’s debut, with fans eager for the first pitch of the season.
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