Team Spotlight: I-5 Softball-Snyder 16U (July 17, 2023)

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TEAM SPOTLIGHT: I-5 SOFTBALL-SNYDER 16U

Head Coach: Jared Snyder

Twitter/Instagram: @I5Softball/@i5softball

2022 Summer Record: Tied for 7th at PGF Platinum Nationals and tied for 9th at Triple Crown Nationals.

2022 Fall Record: They went 19-14-4, tied Georgia Impact-Caymol, 2-2, tied Arizona Storm National-Appel, 1-1, beat Cal Cruisers-Caouette, 6-1, and, 7-3, tied Central Cal Dirtdogs-Pickering Gold 18U, 2-2, beat Athletics Mercado-Torres 18U, 4-0, beat Hype FP 18U-Watson Gold, 7-3, beat Firecrackers Premier-RTY, 9-1, beat Explosion-Sanchez, 6-1, beat NW Bullets-Campbell, 1-0, and beat Firecrackers Brashear-Smith 18U, 7-4.

2023 Summer Record: They are 23-4, they went 4-1 at PGF 18U Summer Kick Off (only loss to BSC Bengals-Briggs 18U, 2-0), they went 5-0 at Triple Crown Zoom into June (beat BSC Bengals-Briggs 16U, 7-4), they went 6-0 at Top Gun Invitational Maverick Division (with wins over Top Gun National, 8-7, Texas Sudden Impact-Seneca, 18-5, Beverly Bandits-Freeland, 9-4), they went 5-3 at Colorado Sparkler National Power Pool (with wins over Warrior Academy-Jimenez, 14-3, 5 Star PlayMakers-Siofele/Mulipola, 5-3, and Firecrackers Premier-RTY, 6-5).

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ALL-TIME LEADERS

SINGLE-SEASON

BATTING:

• Batting Average (at least 60 at-bats): Addison Snyder (I-5 Softball, 2023) .503.
• On Base Percentage (at least 60 at-bats): Jessica Ramos (I-5 Softball, 2023) .562.
• Hits: Savannah Gatewood (I-5 Softball, 2022) 85.
• Doubles: Jessica Ramos (I-5 Softball, 2020) 24.
• Triples: Lexi Lopez (I-5 Softball, 2023) 13.
• Home Runs: Addison Snyder (I-5 Softball, 2021) 31.
• Runs: Savannah Gatewood (I-5 Softball, 2022) 60.
• RBIs: Sarah Coccillos (I-5 Softball, 2019) 120.
• Stolen Bases: Savannah Arreguin (I-5 Softball, 2022) 35.

CAREER

BATTING

• Batting Average (at least 240 at-bats): Addison Snyder (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) .491.
• On Base Percentage (at least 240 at-bats): Jessica Ramos (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) .509.
• Hits: Addison Snyder (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) 324.
• Doubles: Addison Snyder (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) 89.
• Triples: Lexi Lopez (I-5 Softball, 2019-23) 21.
• Home Runs: Addison Snyder (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) 69.
• Runs: Savannah Gatewood (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) 201.
• RBIs: Addison Snyder (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) 302.
• Stolen Bases: Savannah Arreguin (I-5 Softball, 2020-22) 35.

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SINGLE-SEASON

PITCHING

• W/L Record (at least 15 decisions): Emerson Coblentz (I-5 Softball, 2022) 22-13.
• ERA (at least 105 innings): Mattie Beliveau (I-5 Softball, 2023 Years) 1.82.
• Innings Pitched (at least 105 innings): Emerson Coblentz (I-5 Softball, 2022) 196.1.
• Strikeouts: Mattie Beliveau (I-5 Softball, 2022) 195; Emerson Coblentz (I-5 Softball, 2022) 195.
• Shutouts: Mattie Belliveau (I-5 Softball, 2022) 7.
• No-Hitters: Mattie Belliveau (I-5 Softball, 2022) 1.
• Perfect Games: Zero.

CAREER

PITCHING

• W/L Record (at least 60 decisions): Mattie Beliveau (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) 45-17.
• ERA (at least 420 innings): Zero.
• Innings Pitched (at least 420 innings): Zero.
• Strikeouts: Mattie Beliveau (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) 377
• Shutouts: Mattie Beliveau (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) 13
• No-Hitters: Mattie Beliveau (I-5 Softball, 2018-23) 3
• Perfect Games: Zero.

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I-5 SOFTBALL ORGANIZATION ROSTERS

18U SNYDER/MARK

RETURNERS

• Addison Snyder (2023, C, Cal State Fullerton, one of the top catchers in the country and has never played for another organization. She has a pop time of 1.68-1.71 and controls the running game against any type of player. She has called her own games since 16U and understands how to evaluate hitters prior to every pitch. Over the course of her career she has thrown out over 78 percent of the runners that have tried to run on her. Offensively, she has power to all fields and has led the organization in HRs every year)
• Emily Marr (2023, RHP, College of the Canyons, she’s been one of the club’s top pitchers since 12U. She’s been very consistent and has been the mainstay of the club’s pitching since I-5 started. She has great command and can throw the change-up in any count. Movement is the key for her and competes in all counts)

NEWCOMERS

• Dylan Tapia (2024, C, uncommitted, she’s been a great addition to the club’s 18U team. She has become one of the top hitters and has added power to a lineup that needed more. She has become a solid defensive catcher and has given the club two 18U catchers that can control the running game against anyone)
• Kaylei Victoria (2024, LHP/1B, uncommitted, probably the club’s top addition tp the 18U pitching staff. She has become the #1 pitcher and pitches against the best teams in every event. She competes every outing and controls the strike zone with every pitch. She also hits in the middle of the lineup and has been instrumental in driving in runs in that part of the order)
• Rebecca Lozano (2024, 3B/SS/C/P, uncommitted, a true utility player that excels at every position. She can play anywhere and everywhere and she is solid everywhere. Offensively, she has become one of the top hitters in the org and continues to develop power. She’s amazed the club with how she competes as a pitcher)
• Malia Plourde (2024, 1B, uncommitted, she’s hitting in the 4-hole and has solidified the club’s defense as a 1B that allows the defense to be aggressive on every throw. She can pick it at first and is truly the club’s last line of defense. Offensively, she’s a tough out and has become one of the best hitters in the team’s lineup. She has a violent bat path and does not get cheated)
• Danielle Diaz (2023, 3B, uncommitted, a huge add for the club this year. She’s led the team in hitting since joining and has solidified the lineup. She uses the gaps well and is a threat every at-bat. She has no fear and is one of the toughest outs)

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16U SNYDER

RETURNERS

• Lexi Lopez (2024, 2B/SS, Cal Baptist, she’s one of the top players to come through the organization. She can flat out play defense and has held down the middle of the infield since 14U. Offensively, she is the leadoff hitter that has come into her own the last few years. Over the last year and a half, she’s hitting over .400 and has allowed the offense to flourish because of how often she gets on base)
• Sarah Coccillos (2024, SS, Cal State Fullerton, she’s been the club’s SS since 12U. She’s an amazing defensive player that keeps improving her skills each year. She hits in the 3-hole and is one of the team’s most productive clutch hitters. The team is only as good as she is defensively. She saves pitchers more time with her high-IQ defensive plays. She’s been the leader on the INF for five years)
• Mattie Beliveau (2024, RHP, Hawaii, she’s the go-to pitcher on the 16U staff and has been in the organization since 12U. Snyder said she’s improved so much it has been an honor to watch her mature into the dominant pitcher she has become. She’s in the mid 60s with tremendous spin. She has a change-up that she throws at any time, which has made her one of the top pitchers in California)
• Savannah Gatewood (2024, OF/2B, Cal Baptist, a speedy OF that fills in at 2B for when needed. She can flat out run and has hit at the top of the lineup since 12U. She’s a threat in every at-bat due to her speed. If she is not driving the ball for doubles and triples. a routine groundball can turn into an infield single)
• Sydney Hogue (2025, 3B/1B/OF, uncommitted, she’s one of the team’s most versatile athletes that plays 3B/1B/OF and has been in the organization since 12U. She is the true definition of a utility player and is the ultimate team player. She’s a physical player that has power to all fields and consistently leads the team in extra-base hits)
• Makenna Cerny (2024, OF/P, uncommitted, a speedy OF with a plus arm and has been in the organization since 12U. Offensively, over the last year she’s developed power to all fields and has become very consistent at the plate. Recently, she has started pitching again, so the team’s excited to see her development in this area)
• Emerson Coblentz (2024, P, uncommitted, she’s one of the top three pitchers and has very good control. She has great spin and really uses the corners well. She’s been with the club since 14U and is a pitcher they rely on in big situations)
• Allison Gonzalez (2024, C, uncommitted, she’s one of the team’s catchers that controls the running game well. She catches every other game for the team and is very consistent behind the plate. Snyder said she’s a vocal catcher that the team relies on more than she knows)
• Jessica Ramos (2025, C, uncommitted, she’s been one of the team’s catchers since 12U. She’s extremely gifted offensively and hits that ball as hard as anyone in the country. She has opposite-field power that rivals anyone and pull-side power that allows her to hit the ball out of any park. She has improved tremendously behind the plate and is throwing out over 68 percent of runners this year and has made the team better defensively because of her defense)

NEWCPMERS

• Alex Garcia (2024, 3B, Utah State, a power threat in the lineup that has added another dimension to the team’s offense that they were lacking in the middle of the order. She’s really changed the middle of the order when it comes to driving in runs. Defensively, she is a hard-nosed 3B that has no fear)
• Kennedy Thompson (2024, CF, uncommitted, Snyder said “she’s one of the best center fielders I have ever coached at any level.” She is aggressive and has a plus arm with plus accuracy from anywhere on the field. Offensively, she’s a speed threat that uses the gaps. Her IQ on the bases and offensively makes it easy for coaches to trust her instincts in the box)
• Caitlyn Esteves (2024, OF/C, uncommitted, probably one of the club’s best pickups this year. She’s an OF/C that has solidified the 2-spot in the lineup. She is constantly on base and allows the middle of the lineup the opportunity to drive in runs at a high rate. A High IQ kid that is a leader on and off the field. She has developed into a great OF as well)
• Shai Riemedio (2024, OF/INF, uncommitted, a great addition for the team in the OF. A lefty slapper that adds something the team never really had in the lineup. She’s fast and defensively very aggressive. Another one of the outfielders that controls the running game and limits runners from advancing because of her arm)
• Marianna Hernandez (2024, P, uncommitted, a new addition to the staff and she has been outstanding for the team. She competes in all counts and rarely throws a ball that doesn’t move. She has a sub-2.1 ERA this year and the team counts on her in big situations to get outs using her movement and elevation)

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16U FITZ/BOSHAE/SNYDER

RETURNERS

• Enedina Sepulveda (2025, SS/P, uncommitted, one of the top athletes in the organization and has been in org since 12U. She’s in the upper 50s on the mound and has great spin and can throw strikes on every plane. Defensively, has great range to both sides and a plus arm across the diamond. Offensively, she’s a perfect leadoff hitter that gets on any way she can and is a gap-to-gap threat every at-bat)
• Amelia Johnson (2026, C/OF, uncommitted, she has some of the best power in the organization and has been with the club since 12U. Her bat speed is tremendous and she uses all fields well with power. Defensively, she’s an asset because she can catch and play OF well. Her speed allows her to succeed in the OF and makes her a special catcher because she can flat out run)s
• Mya Corona (2024, OF, uncommitted, a speedy OF that has a plus arm. She’s been with the club since 12U and has developed into one of the top outfielders in the organization. Offensively, she hits in the 2-hole, has gap power and has the ability to run in the face of any OF if you get lazy)
• Jasmin Soriano (2025, 3B/2B, uncommitted, another one of the club’s players that has been with the club since 12U. An athletic hitter that hits the ball hard consistently. Defensively, they can put her anywhere on the INF and she gets it done)
• Nathalie Hernandez (2025, OF, uncommitted, another one of the players that has been with the club since 12U. Unreal defensive in the outfield with a great attitude. Offensively, she’s relied on in big situations to drive in runs. She’s fearless and a very consistent player)
• Sydney Burckardt (2025, 1B, uncommitted, another one of the players that has been with the club since 12U. Probably one of the best athletes in the org. A lefty power hitter and that can hit for average. Snyder said she’s “one of the most athletic 1B we have seen and can do it all)
• Jeanelle Bacat (2024, CF/SS, uncommitted, another one of the players that has been with the club since 12U. She’s an athlete that the team uses everywhere. She plays SS and CF, always in the middle for the team. She leads the org in OF assists since the club’s inception)
• Kailey Duran (2024, 3B/P, uncommitted, another one of the players that has been with the club since 12U. She’s the player that goes wherever you need her. She pitches, plays 3B/1B and is relied upon to get big outs when on the mound with her drop)
• Rocky Lample (2024, C, uncommitted, another one of the players that has been with the club since 12U. Probably the hardest worker in the org. She’s the most consistent hitter over the years for the club. She has no fear and probably the best teammate you could ask for)
• Riley Furnace (2025, 3B/UT, uncommitted, she’s one of the team’s top bats in the lineup. She has great power and has no idea how much power she possesses. She’s aggressive and has no fear. Defensively, she has turned into a very good infielder that the team relies on in multiple positions)
• Sophia Valencia (2024, OF, uncommitted, another one of the players that has been with the club since 12U. She’s earned more and more playing time because of her work ethic. Her consistency in the field and now with her bat has put her in the lineup more and she has become a very clutch hitter)

NEWCOMERS

• Carley Mulcahey (2025, P, uncommitted, she’s a hard-throwing RHP. She has been clocked at 62 mph and uses her change-up to complement her speed well. She has no fear of anyone and doesn’t fear throwing her change-up in any count)
• Riley Furnace (2025, 3B/UT, uncommitted, she’s one of the top bats in the lineup. She has great power and has no idea how much power she possesses. She’s aggressive and has no fear. Defensively, she has turned into a very good infielder that the team relies on in multiple positions)
• Scarlett Lopez (2025, P, uncommitted, she’,s done a great job on this staff, giving them three pitchers that can win at any time. Her improvement since coming to the team has been amazing. She has increased her velo and continues to just stay consistent in every outing)

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