Uncommitted 2026 MIF Jordin Washington of Corona Angels-Tyson, today's standout spotlight athlete from So Cal. Photo by Jackie Driskill.

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THE FINAL PITCH: JORDIN WASHINGTON

Uncommitted 2026 MIF Jordin Washington recently talked to Dugout Chatter about Corona Angels, Rancho Cucamonga High, taking 5th place at the 14U Alliance Nationals, OC Batbusters-K. Stith/Black, playing BIG, future college, human behavior, biology, LeBron James, “Land of Stories,” Kendrick Lamar, “The Vampire Diaries,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and freestyle rapping.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Jordin Washington of Corona Angels-Tyson. Photo courtesy of Jordin Washington.

Name: Jordin Washington

Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

High School: Rancho Cucamonga High

Club Team: Corona Angels 14U-Tyson (previous season)/Corona Angels-Tyson/Slye (current as of September 2023)

Graduation Year: 2026

Height: 5-foot-1

Position: MIF

Nickname: Jordy … it started with my cousin, Kayla, and then my teammates call me it as well.

Twitter/Instagram: @Jordinwashington21

Honors: Principal’s Honor Roll (4.1 GPA); Honor’s Biology; BSU Honors; Baseline League MVP; Rookie of the Year; Golden Glove MVP; 1st Team All-League; Alliance Tier 1 All-Tournament (2023); Alliance Super Cup Tier 1 All-Tournament (2023); ODM Leaderboard #9; Alliance 14u Nationals Tier 1 Top of the Leaderboard for batting average .625 (2022); USA Softball All-American (2021); and PGF 10U Nationals MVP Player (2019).

High School Stats: 23 games, 74 at-bats, .527 AVG, .756 SLG, .573 OBP, 39 hits, 2 doubles, 6 triples, 1 HR, RBI 17s, 32 runs, 21 of 21 SBs, 24 put-outs, 29 assists, 1 error, .981 fielding percentage.

Travel Ball Summer Stats: 115 at-bats, .444 AVG, .574 SLG, .500 OBP, 51 hits, 3 doubles, 3 triples, 2 HRs, 17 RBIs, 50 runs, 48 of 51 SBs, 44 put-outs, 64 assists, 5 errors and .966 fielding percentage.

Jordin Washington of Corona Angels-Tyson. Photo by Jackie Driskill.

Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? I started off my travel ball journey at the young age of 9 (years old) with the Angel’s coach, Lydell McCullough. Lydell was one of my first rec ball and All-Star coaches in Rancho Ace Softball. Lydell ended up asking me to come play with him for the Angels and we placed 3rd in Nationals the first year. My journey continued with Coach Lydell from the age of 9 (years old) to 14 (years old) and we won the national championship with his excellent coaching in 2019. My slapping training began at 9 (years old) with another superb Angels’ Coach, Chenita Rogers-Edwards, who taught me the foundation for slapping and helped me to hone my craft. After playing with Coach Lydell, I started my first year 14s with the Perez/Tyson team and continued to my final 14s with Head Coach Marty (Tyson) and assistant Coaches Gary (Richards) and Lydell. Coach Marty’s coaching style helped to advance my game, not only physically, but mentally. He challenged me in the areas of leadership, accountability and the intangibles. His process, which is incorporated throughout the program, prepares you the most for a successful softball career in college.

Tell us about your high school team and how you did? I really enjoyed my freshman year of high school softball. I was able to use my leadership and intangibles during the season quite a bit. Coach (Mike) Lindensmith and Coach Val (Toth) were super supportive and encouraging, allowing me to develop my game in other positions as well as my primary one. I did well; Baseline League 1st Team All-League, Golden Glove MVP and Freshman of the Year.

Jordin Washington of Corona Angels-Tyson. Photo by Jackie Driskill.

Can you tell us about Corona Angels-Tyson’s run to 5th place at the 14U Alliance Nationals this summer? I couldn’t be more proud of my team competing in Nationals this summer. We all contributed different strengths that allowed us to be a great team that was undefeated until we lost our first game in the Elite 8. No matter how much the odds were stacked against us, we never lost our fight and competed to the very end. This team showed heart, grit and determination, having one another’s backs through thick and thin, and at the end of the day, no matter win or lose, we did it together.

Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? I always look forward to the challenge of playing against Batbusters-Stith/Black since they are one of our rival organizations in our local area.

What have you faced/overcome in life that has made you the person you are today? My biggest challenge thus far has been having to prove and showcase my talent each season because of my height. In life, I have been doubted and sometimes overlooked due to my height and I have always had to show that size is only a number and though I am short, I play BIG. “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”

What are you looking for in a future college? I am looking for a college that allows me the opportunity to use my acquired skills while challenging me to grow and compete at the highest level. As far as the colleges’ softball programs are concerned, I am looking for a family-like environment that is passionate and competitive like my Angels’ program now.

What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I haven’t decided yet, but I am looking at majors and occupations where I can help people and study human behavior.

What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? My favorite subject is biology because I love the study of life.

Who is your sports hero and why? I really like Lebron James because he started from the bottom and made it to the top and brought his family and friends along with him. He also gives a lot back to schools, programs and charities.

What’s your favorite book to read and why? I loved reading the “Land of Stories” series when I was younger because it allowed me to use my imagination and bring the fantasy world to life in my head.

What’s the best hype song and why? “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar. I like the beat; it gets me hyped up at the plate to bat.

What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? My favorite TV show to binge is “The Vampire Diaries.” I Love this show because I love the supernatural world and Ian Somerhalder.

What’s your favorite movie and why? I love the Marvel movies, but my all-time favorite movie is “Avengers: Infinity War” because I love how the Avengers work as a team and I secretly wish I had a superpower.

Do you have a secret talent/skill? I am great at doing my hair and makeup, but secretly I became a freestyle rapper in the mirror.

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NEWS & NOTES

***The American Collegiate League (ACL) continues to grow, adding the Golden Bay Collegiate League and Carolina Patriot Collegiate League for the summer of 2024. These two leagues join the Florida Gulf Coast League and The Scenic City Collegiate League. The GBCL will call Irvine, CA, and the CPCL will be based out of Fayetteville, NC. …

***Indiana Magic Gold 18U-Green released its fall schedule. …

***Texas Riptide 16U released its fall schedule. …

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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS

Ava Emmert, 2024, 1B/P/3B, Southern Force/Lexington Catholic High, KY, Kentucky

Brianna Johnson, 2024, IF, LTG Lions/Capital Christian High, CA, Iowa

Samantha Bolding, 2024, MIF/3B/OF, Indiana Magic Gold-Green/Eastern Hancock High, IN, Toledo

Karley Kavanaugh, 2024, MIF, Indiana Magic Gold 06-Gerth/Pike Central High, IN, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Jenna Madison, 2024, IF/UT, Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2024-Kaplan/Curry High, AL, Grand Canyon

Anna Hornbaker, 2024, P/OF, Team VA Mizuno-Lovell/Harrington/Clarke County High, VA, Gardner-Webb

Jae Cosgriff, 2024, IF/OF/UT, AASA-Nelson/Mortimer/Livermore High, CA, Minnesota

Emma Marchese, 2024, RHP/1B, Lady Dukes Gold/Notre Dame High, NJ, Fairfield

Lynsie Herman, 2024, LHP/OF, TNT Maryland National/Crofton High, MD, UNC Wilmington

Kelsie Bandelow, 2024, MIF, TNT Maryland National/Huntingtown High, MD, Mount St Mary’s

Mackenzie Gorczyca, 2024, IF/UT, TNT Maryland National/St Mary’s Ryken High, MD, Towson

Reagan Powell, 2024, MIF/C, TNT Maryland National/Northern High, MD, Bucknell

Reese Holden, 2024, C/IF, TNT Maryland National/Glenelg High, MD, Shippensburg

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Caitlin Morey, 2024, RHP/1B, TNT Maryland National/Huntingtown High, MD, Fairmont State

Olivia Shulman, 2024, OF, TNT Maryland National/Annapolis High, MD, Hartford

Kasey Thomas, 2024, MIF/OF, TNT Maryland National/Manchester Valley High, MD, Wilson College

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