Bandits Draft Pohlman as 2nd Overall Pick, Add Depth in Pitching Circle
Published on March 8, 2012 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Chicago Bandits News Release
ROSEMONT, Ill. - With the second overall pick in the 2012 NPF College Draft, the Chicago Bandits selected University of Washington outfielder Kimi Pohlman.
Pohlman, a senior at Washington, was named to the 2009 Pac-10 All-Freshman Team after winning the National Championship with the Huskies. Most recently, in 2011 she was named co-offensive MVP at Washington after leading the team in batting average (.432), at-bats (183) and hits (79).
"Kimi is a proven winner and a very consistent player," said Bandits General Manager, Aaron M. Moore. "We look for her to come in and bring the same type of game she played in Washington with her here in Chicago."
The Bandits next pick came in the second round where they selected outfielder Katie Schroeder from UCLA as the 6th overall pick. A 2009 All-Pac-10 First Team selection, Schroeder has 202 hits in 557 at-bats including 24 doubles, 19 homeruns and 74 RBIs so far in her college career.
"Katie is a solid outfielder, but one thing we really like is her knack for scoring runs," said Moore. "Any player that scores almost a run per game is finding ways to get the job done."
For their pick in the third round, the Bandits selected pitcher Stephanie Ricketts from the University of Hawaii. A two-time WAC Pticher of the Year Ricketts has compiled a record of 74-32 with an ERA of 1.99 in 712.1 innings pitched throughout her collegiate career so far.
"Stephanie is going to be a great addition for the Bandits," said Moore. "We're looking for her to come in and make an immediate contribution in the circle for the Bandits."
Following a trade with the Akron Racers for their fourth round draft pick in the 2013 draft, the Bandits used their final selection in the fifth round to draft infielder Adrienne Monka from Northwestern University as the 20th overall pick. Named Big 10 Freshman of the Year in 2009, adds even more power to the Bandits lineup. She has a .375 batting average with a .798 slugging percentage including 41 home runs and 142 RBIs in her college career to this point.
"Adrienne has become one of the most feared hitters in the college game and that hopefully will carry over to the professional level," said Moore. "We'll look for her to come in and provide some immediate pop offensively with the likes of Alisa Goler and Megan Wiggins."
2012 NPF Draft results:
Round One
USSSA Pride - Brittany Mack, P, LSU
Chicago Bandits - Kimi Pohlman, OF, Washington
Akron Racers - Lexy Bennett, IF, Texas
USSSA Florida Pride - Andrea Harrison, UT, UCLA
Round 2
Pride - Kristyn Sandberg, C/IF, Georgia
Bandits - Katie Schroeder, OF, UCLA
Racers - Hillary Bach, P, Arizona State
Pride - Valerie Arioto, UT, California
Round 3
Diamonds - Sara Plourde, P, UMASS
Bandits - Stephanie Ricketts, P/1B, Hawaii
Racers - Amanda Chidester, 3B, Michigan
Pride - Michelle Moultrie, OF, Florida
Round 4
Diamonds - Kelsi Weseman, IF, Georgia Tech
Racers - Alicia Herron, IF, Ohio State
Racers - Jen Mineau, P, Fordham
Pride - Nikia Williams, UT, Washington
Round 5
Diamonds - Angel Bunner, P, Auburn
Bandits - Adrienne Monka, IF, Northwestern
Racers - Jamia Reed, OF, California
Pride - Christi Orgeron, UT, Louisiana
All drafted players are not eligible to sign contracts or commit to professional teams until the completion of their college season per NCAA rules and regulations.
The Bandits kick off the 2012 season on Saturday, June 2 with a special day designed for fans, including a meet-n-greet. Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, June 7 when the Bandits host the USSSA Pride at the Ballpark at Rosemont.
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