RELEASE DATE:

May 10, 2016

SUBJECT:

LeBaron Green and Gold Female Athlete of the Month for April

SOURCE:

Coach PJ Anadio, 866-0300, Ext. 8805 or cell at 518-848-6693

HERKIMER, NY Herkimer Generals softball player Elyssa LeBaron of Corning, NY was named Green
& Gold Athlete of the Month for April, helping the No. 2 ranked program to a 20-game win streak which
included outscoring their opponents 281-to-21.
LeBaron a Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies major at Herkimer College hit .508 and
drove in 34 runs in 18 games for Herkimer. She had a season-high six RBI against Jefferson in the teams
second to last doubleheader of the month, totaling 11 runs batted in on the day thanks in part to two home
runs. LeBaron ranks ninth nationally in runs scored (58), 11th in doubles (16), eighth in stolen bases (24)
and tenth in home runs (9). Helping her to those totals was a great last weekend, tallying nine runs, nine
hits, one double, one triple, four home runs and 17 runs batted in, helping defeat Jefferson 13-3/15-3 and
SUNY Adirondack 16-0/19-0 at home. She hit .563 in those four games.
We are thrilled that Elyssa was recognized with this months Green and Gold Athlete of the
Month award, said Head Softball Coach PJ Anadio. She is having a monster season so far and has been
a fearsome leader on the field. She has that unique blend of size, athleticism, speed and power that every
coach looks for. Elyssa is a prototypical five tool player and Im just happy that shes in our lineup come
game days and not someone elses!
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Photo Attached: An action and head shot of Elyssa LeBaron.