May 16, 2007

2007 Photo Gallery

Ohio Softball 2006-07 Recap
Overall Season Record
(27-31, 10-12)

All-time Record
654-749-5

Head Coach Jill Matyuch's Record
Career Record: 54-71 (2 years)
Ohio Record: Same

ALL-MAC
Five players from the Ohio softball team were placed on all-conference teams this year.

Alicia Catlette (Mogadore, Ohio) was named to the All-MAC First Team. Catlette ended the regular season with a .236 batting average in 53 games played and 50 starts. She totaled 25 hits and scored 15 runs and batted in six runners. In the MAC, Catlette batted .275 on the season with 14 hits and eight runs.

Shalene Petrich (Chehalis, Wash.), Candace Saucedo (Ontario, Calif.), Debbie Szalejko (Beavercreek, Ohio) and Courtney Waters (Eagle River, Alaska) were named to the All-MAC Second Team.

Petrich and Saucedo were also selected to the All-MAC Freshman Team.

Petrich ended the regular season second on the team with a .333 batting average. She played in all 54 games of the year and made 49 starts. Petrich totaled 51 hits, 26 runs, 13 RBI and led the team with 26 steals.

Saucedo started nine games in the pitching circle and made 21 appearances. She finished with a 2.19 ERA and a 5-5 record. She pitched four complete game and two shutouts for a total 76.2 innings pitched with 35 total strikeouts. Saucedo also had 94 at bats and scored 16 runs on 21 hits with 13 RBI.

Szalejko was Ohio's offensive leader all season long. She finished with a .383 batting average, which placed her second in the MAC. Szalejko totaled a team-high 175 at bats, 67 hits and five triples. She was named MAC East Player of the Week two times during the year.

Waters also gained MAC East Player of the Week honors this year. She batted .255 on the season and totaled 28 hits, 18 runs and 11 RBI.

TEAM AWARDS
Team MVP - Debbie Szalejko
Offensive Player of the Year - Kelly Rodriguez
Defensive Player of the Year - Marian Davis
Most Improved Players - Candace Saucedo and Natalie Armstrong
Amy DeShay Award - Annie Hausfeld
Wendy Fox Award - Amanda Sacks

The Amy DeShay Award was named in honor of the former Ohio player who died in a car accident in 1995. The award is given to the person who represents the epitome of a team player.

The Wendy Fox Award was named in honor of the former Ohio player who passed away due to illness in January 2002. It is presented to the individual who exhibits the most strength and drive to succeed.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK AWARDS
Shalene Petrich (MAC East Co-Player of the Week - Feb. 13)
Michelle Sauter (MAC East Pitcher of the Week - Feb. 25)

Debbie Szalejko (MAC East Player of the Week - March 11)
Michelle Sauter (MAC East Pitcher of the Week - March 11)

Michelle Sauter (MAC East Pitcher of the Week - March 27)

Courtney Waters (MAC East Player of the Week - Apirl 8)
Michelle Sauter (MAC East Pitcher of the Week - April 8)

Debbie Szalejko (MAC East Player of the Week - April 30)

NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Debbie Szalejko - Nominated for the 2007 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award

CAREER RECORDS
Kelly Rodriguez
Most games played in Ohio history (224)
Second-most at bats in Ohio history (653)

SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS
Debbie Szalejko
Most singles recorded during a single season in Ohio history (59)
Second most hits recorded during a single season in Ohio history (71)

CAREER PITCHING RECORDS
Michelle Sauter
Third most games started in Ohio history (82)
Third most appearances in Ohio history (108)

Natalie Armstrong
Second most pitching appearances in Ohio history (109)

TEAM RECORDS
Singles (351)
Tied - Runs Batted In (194)
Stolen Bases (95)

POSTSEASON The Bobcats made their second-straight appearance at the MAC Softball Tournament.

Results (2-2)
Ohio vs. Eastern Michigan (L, 8-3)
Ohio vs. Western Michigan (W, 5-2)
Ohio vs. Kent State (W, 2-1)
Ohio vs. Eastern Michigan (L, 8-3)