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THE FINAL PITCH: CAMRYN WINIARSKI
Uncommitted 2026 RHP/1B Camryn Winiarski recently talked to Dugout Chatter about Virginia Unity 2026-Johnson, Manchester High, her club team’s 8th-place finish at PGF 14U Premier Nationals, Beverly Bandits Premier-Norwood and Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2026-Thompson, stress fracture in lower back, future college, sports medicine, science, Calvin “Megatron” Johnson, “The Hunger Games,” Meek Mill, “Young Sheldon,” “Hidden Figures” and goat noises.
THE FINAL PITCH Q&A
Name: Camryn Winiarski
Hometown: Midlothian, VA
High School: Manchester High
Club Team: Virginia Unity 2026-Johnson
Graduation Year: 2026
Height: 5-foot-9
Position: RHP/1B
Nickname: Cam. My family started calling me Cam when I was little and it has just stuck.
Twitter: @WiniarskiCamryn
Honors: USA Softball All-American (2021); 1st Team All-Region (2023); and Honorable Mention All-Metro (2023).
High School Stats: Batting — .414 AVG, .462 OBP, 5 homeruns, 8 doubles, 17 RBIs.
Travel Ball Summer Stats: Batting — .371 AVG, .400 OBP, 8 doubles, 1 HR, 14 RBIs; Pitching — 11-2, 4 saves, 1.31 ERA, .875 WHIP, 64 IP, 79 Ks, 17 BBs, .162 bagting average against.
Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? First-year 14U I guest played with the team at (PGF) Show Me the Money in Florida. I fell in love with the girls and Josh (Johnson’s) coaching style. I left knowing that I wanted to compete at that level and play with Unity-Johnson. The girls and I push each other to be the best version of ourselves because we all have common goals. And we genuinely love each other like sisters.
Tell us about your high school team and how you did? My high school team had a good season, but lost in the Regional semifinals to a good Kellam team from VA Beach. I was the only freshman to make the team, but was able to step into whatever role the team needed.
Can you tell us about your club team’s 9th-place finish at the PGF 14U Premier Nationals? Our team went 11-2 at PGF Nationals. We started off hot, 5-0, and then lost to a good Beverly Bandits-Norwood team, 2-1. We then went on a run and won four straight in the loser’s bracket before we had to face the Bandits again and lost another close game to end our week. We worked hard and won some tough games.
Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? The two teams that stand out to me that have been tough opponents this summer are Beverly Bandits-Norwood and Birmingham Thunderbolts-Thompson. Every time that we have played both teams they have been tight games from start to finish.
What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? In 12U, I suffered a stress fracture in my lower back. I was out for a bit, but after months of rehab and PT to heal and gain back strength, I have learned how important it is to take care of my body and stay healthy.
What are you looking for in a future college? I am looking for a place that feels like home. If I am going to spend four years there, I want to have a family feel to it.
What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I am interested in sports medicine because I want to continue to work with other athletes and help them stay healthy and teach them the importance of taking care of (themselves).
What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? I really like Science because I like to know the reasoning behind why things happen.
Who is your sports hero and why? Jennie Finch got me interested in pitching and wanting to work to become a pitcher. But Calvin Johnson, #81 from the Detroit Lions, is a family favorite. Which is also where I get my jersey number from!!
What’s your favorite book to read and why? “The Hunger Games” series (by Suzanne Collins) are my favorites. They kept me interested from start to finish.
What’s the best hype song and why? “Dreams and Nightmares” by Meek Mill. It just gets me hype — I don’t know how to explain it. 🙂
What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “Young Sheldon” because it is a really funny show and I can binge watch it even if I have seen the same episodes before.
What’s your favorite movie and why? “Hidden Figures” because it is based on a true story about strong females.
Do you have a secret talent/skill? I am a PRO at making a goat noise. It’s loud and obnoxious, but you can hear it from a mile away and I LOVE it!!
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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS
Zoe Prystajko, 2024, P/1B, Firecrackers Select-Rico/Brashear/Huntington Beach High, CA, Stanford
Lily Knox, 2024, OF/1B, Firecrackers Select-Rico/Brashear/Oaks Christian High, CA, Louisiana-Lafayette
I am beyond blessed and excited to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and athletic career at the University of Louisiana! Thank you to all the coaches, teammates, friends, and my family for getting me to where I am today. All glory to God. #geuxcajuns 🌶️🤟❤️ pic.twitter.com/gWr20LLkew
— Lily Knox (@lilyknox2024) July 31, 2023
Avery Garden, 2024, 1B/OF, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Allen Park High, MI, Central Michigan
https://twitter.com/avery_garden/status/1593411356769849345
Rylee Spindler, 2024, MIF, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Altoona High, WI, Belmont
Can’t wait to be a Bruin!💙❤️🐻 pic.twitter.com/GwAUX4t3Q9
— Rylee Spindler (@RyleeSpindler) February 5, 2023
Gabby Fakes, 2024, LHP/1B, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Beaver Dam High, WI, Wisconsin
Can’t wait to represent Badger nation!❤️🤍#onwisconsin pic.twitter.com/s5Kp9zeIyg
— gabby fakes (@gabriellefakes) September 4, 2023
Ella Harrison, 2024, RHP/OF, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Clarence High, NY, Rutgers
Thank you to everyone who has believed in me and supported me along the way. So excited for what’s to come! Go Scarlet Knights!❤️🖤@RUSoftball @CoachButler12 @_Nat_Yo @Coach_mcGuem @MikeMuhleisen @jesserosenhahn @BanditsFreeland pic.twitter.com/mhypPEfa5v
— Ella Harrison ‘24 (@ellaharrison_) November 22, 2022
Allison Blum, 2024, SS/UT, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/New Palestine High, IN, Kentucky
Wrigley Fanter, 2024, UT/C, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Joilet Catholic High, IL, Lehigh
It’s a great day to be a Mountain Hawk! @frantroyan @Lehighsoftball @ConroyBandit pic.twitter.com/4NAsXjclb6
— Wrigley Fanter (@WrigleyFanter) November 23, 2022
Hannah Herman, 2024, SS/3B, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Buchanan High, MI, Michigan State
GO GREEN💚🤍💚🤍 pic.twitter.com/3cn1W9j9nR
— Hannah Herman (@hherman24) October 17, 2022
Taylor Monroe, 2024, 2B/OF, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Owen Valley High, IN, Louisville
L’s UP BABY!!♥️🖤 @LouisvilleSB @UofL_CoachHolly @GriffJ_13 @CoachNealPT @Bandits_RDorsey @Sun_Dragon1 #gocards pic.twitter.com/xcaYyIqsfw
— Taylor Monroe (@ttaylormonroe) September 18, 2022
Keirys Click, 2024, SS/C, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Hobart High, IN, Illinois
I-L-L BABY🧡💙🧡💙 #Illini pic.twitter.com/Rd5aGfKXxm
— Keirys Click (@ClickKeirys) November 20, 2022
Peyton Drummond, 2024, CF/LF, Beverly Bandits Premier-Conroy/Floyd Central High, IN, Indiana
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from God our Father. James 1:17
Can’t wait to play for the Hoosiers and rep the script!! @IndianaSB @CoachStanton @GabbiJenkins23 @ChandaBell2 @aaronwclopton @Floyd_Softball @06bandits pic.twitter.com/AgNc8TxRBl
— Peyton Drummond (@PDrummond2024) October 10, 2022
Riley Kocsinski, 2024, 1B/OF, Ironbridge Softball 24/25/Manchester High, VA, Randolph Macon
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be continuing my academic and athletic career at Randolph Macon! Thank you to my family, coaches, and all those who have supported me along the way! pic.twitter.com/UFrCFjchk9
— Riley Koscinski (@rileyski2024) July 28, 2023
Kaylee Phillips, 2024, OF, Hatters Gold-Birle/Cornerstone Christian Academy, FL, Webber International
I am so blessed to announce that I will be furthering my academic and athletic career at Webber International University. I am so excited for this next chapter of my life. Thank you so much to all the coach staff at Webber for this opportunity. Go Warriors!💚 pic.twitter.com/qhD29OF9PA
— Kaylee Phillips (@Kaylee_2024) September 9, 2023
Tivoli Martinez, 2024, 1B/P, Texas Bombers Gold American/O’Connor High, TX, Northern Colorado
Beyond grateful for this opportunity!! Excited to be a bear!! 💛💙🐻 @DedeannPH1 @coach_simm @UNC_BearsSB @C_robertson10 @lstrickland11 @blazeunited16 @jbssports @BlazeFastpitch pic.twitter.com/Z8hn40SdCQ
— Tivoli Martinez (@MartinezTivoli) June 27, 2023
Nicole Rivera, 2024, RHP/UT, Clearwater Lady Bombers-Ries/Newsome High, FL, South Florida State College
Go panthers! 🐆🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/UTVFv21sDV
— Nicole Rivera (@nicoleriv2024) September 9, 2023
Ella Morris, 2024, OF, Strykers National-Esparza,/Flemington Island High, FL, Rhode Island
Beyond blessed! 1000% committed 🌊🌊🐏🐏 @NationalEsparza @RiseandGrindOP @FIEagleSports @CoachWhitSB @coach_toric @coachakcer pic.twitter.com/3bZnaybEoH
— Ella Morris (@Ella_Morris2024) July 18, 2023
Maggie King, 2025, RHP/UT, Lady Dukes Gold-Torres/Winston Churchill High, MD, George Washington
STAYING HOME!!! @GW_Softball @CSchoony11 @fister_t @jordan_gontram @DukesGoldTorres @Ladydukesnj pic.twitter.com/8WHjXm8UR6
— Maggie King (@maggieking2025) September 9, 2023
Lauren Spainhower, 2024, RHP/OF, Fury Platinum National-Groves/Bearden High, TN, Gardner-Webb
This week I committed to play softball at Gardner-Webb University to compete at the next level & I can hardly contain my excitement! God always has a plan. Luke 1:45 #committed #skodawgs 🐾❤️🤍 @GWUSoftball @baileywigness @mackzuppas @FPNationlGroves @NationalHoleman @TonyHoleman pic.twitter.com/L5eGXRFMF1
— Lauren Spainhower (@laurenspain2024) September 8, 2023
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