Staci Ramsey Signs Contract With Akron Racers
3/5/2007 12:00:00 AM | Softball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ?? Staci Ramsey, a former standout on the Crimson Tide softball team and current student assistant coach, has signed a one-year contract to play for the Akron Racers of the National Pro Fastpitch league.
“It is a blessing to get this opportunity to play again,” said Ramsey. “I am real excited. This doesn't happened everyday so I am going to make the most of it. I want to thank Coach (Patrick) Murphy for helping me out with all of this. He had a huge part in this whole thing. I hope I can make everyone here proud.”
Ramsey was named a third team Easton All-American in 2006 following her senior season in which she led Alabama with 11 home runs and 57 RBI. She also batted .304 with 25 runs scored and 13 doubles. For her career she hit .296 with 95 runs scored, 32 home runs and 175 RBI. She is fifth all-time with 229 hits, fourth with 47 doubles and 32 home runs and third with 175 RBI. She was a first team All-South Region choice last year and a three-time All-SEC selection.
"Alyson (Habetz), Vann (Stuedeman) and I are so happy for Staci to be able to play at the next level,” said Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy. “She will be an outstanding professional athlete and will do all the right things on and off the field. Akron has signed a winner."
Ramsey and the Racers will open the 2007 season on May 31 when they begin a four-game series with the Philadelphia Force at home.
