NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



Rebellion Acquire USSSA Pride Shorstop Jenn Salling

April 16, 2014 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Pennsylvania Rebellion News Release


Washington, PA-The Pennsylvania Rebellion, presented by the Coury Financial Group, has acquired USSSA Pride infielder Jenn Salling in a trade for former New York/New Jersey Comets player Amanda Kamekona and a player to be named later.

Salling, a member of last season's 2013 NPF Championship team, will join former Pride teammates Lauren Lappin, Sarah Pauly and Nikia Williams on the Rebellion's inaugural roster.

The former first round selection and third overall pick by the Pride in the 2011 NPF Draft was a mainstay at shortstop for USSSA the last three seasons. In 2013, Salling batted .305 and had 10 RBI.

"Getting another veteran and Olympian to make up the Rebellion's infield and help our offense is a huge acquisition for us," first year Rebellion manager Rick Bertagnolli said. "We are looking forward to Jenn's leadership in assisting the new players and draftees as we go through the 2014 inaugural season."

A native of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Salling spent her freshman season at the University of Oregon, where she hit .481 and was named Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year and National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA)/Louisville Slugger All-America First Team honors.

Salling spent her last three years playing collegiate softball for the University of Washington. A two-time All-American for the Huskies, Salling's impressive .374 batting average, .968 fielding percentage, 96 putouts and 116 assists earned her Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year in 2011. She also was awarded the Female Athlete of the Year at the 2011 WESPY's.

Additionally, Salling was a member of the Canadian National Team at the 2008 Olympic Games in Bejing and again played for her country during the World Championships in 2009 and 2010.

Join the Rebellion: The Rebellion is a professional women's softball team competing as part of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). Joining the gritty fast-paced league in 2014, the Rebellion will play head-to-head against the most talented players in the sport. Games are broadcast nationally and draw local fans of all ages to experience the action live. NPF is an Official Development Partner of Major League Baseball. For tickets, please visit www.rebellionprosoftball.com or call 724-250-7412.

• Discuss this story on the National Pro Fastpitch message board...

National Pro Fastpitch Stories from April 16, 2014


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Pennsylvania Rebellion Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central