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Augusta University

2016 Softball

12 Haley Birkle

  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Oak Hall
  • Hometown Gainesville, Fla.

Biography

AS A JUNIOR IN 2015: Had the eighth-most wins in the Peach Belt Conference with her 15-9 overall record on the mound … Posted a 2.88 ERA and struck out 72 batters … Totaled 158.0 innings pitched and logged 22 starts and 17 complete-game performances.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2014: Recorded a 3.64 ERA while rotating starts with teammate Paige Deschaine…The lefty struck out 88 batters in her 173.0 innings of work…She won nine games on the mound while making 26 starts in 33 appearances…Recorded eight strikeouts to games in a row (Feb. 18 vs. Erskine, Feb. 21 vs. Davis & Elkins) for her game high on the year.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2013: One of two main starters on the mound, Birkle led the squad with lowest ERA (2.45), innings pitched (148.1), batters struck out (61), games started (21), appearances, and tied with Kristen Mills for games finished with seven…She compiled a 7-13 record and posted her season-high six strikeouts against Anderson in the season opener on Feb. 2.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in softball under Nikki Reed in all four years at Oak Hall School in Gainesville, Fla. … She was named rookie of the year in 2007, most reliable player in 2009, MVP in 2010, most valuable offensive player in 2011 and 2012 … District champions in 2011, district runner-up in 2012 … Involved in the Mu Alpha Theta Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and International Thespian Society.

PERSONAL:
Born on May 20, 1994 in Tampa, Fla. … Daughter to Randy and Donna Birkle … Sister to Rylee Birkle … Full name is Haley Shea Birkle … Plans on majoring in biology … Career goals include getting into medical school … Goals for this season are to win the world series … Enjoys hanging out with friends, shopping and watching theater … Chicken pot pie is listed as her favorite food … Favorite athlete is Tim Tebow … People she admires most are her parents… Favorite movie is “The Vow” and favorite TV show is “Pretty Little Liars” … Rascal Flatts are her favorite band.

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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2013Redshirt

    LHP
    5'7"
    12
  • 12

    2014Redshirt

    LHP
    5'7"
    12
  • 12

    2015Redshirt

    LHP
    5'7"
    12
  • 12

    2016Senior

    LHP
    5'7"
    12