Wallace To Join Pack Softball Program
6/28/2017 11:37:00 AM | Softball
RALEIGH – Devin Wallace has signed a financial aid agreement to join NC State's softball program, as announced by head coach Shawn Rychcik on Wednesday. She will be eligible immediately and have three years remaining.
"We're really excited about adding another pitcher to our roster. I think Devin will fit in well with our current staff and be able to contribute right away," said Rychcik.
Wallace, a Raleigh native, will return home after spending one season at Coastal Carolina. In the circle she finished the 2017 season with a 3.57 earned-run average and six wins in 68.2 innings pitched. Her best outing of the season came on Feb. 10 when the Chanticleers played Youngstown State. She threw a complete game, striking out a career-best eight batters and giving up just one run.
"As athletes, we strive to play at the highest level. For me this is the level I've dreamed of playing at, and being in my hometown just makes it that much more special. Plus, it gives me the chance to play in front of my family and friends," said Wallace.
Wallace attended Middle Creek High School where she was a two-time pitcher of the year in her conference and led her team to back-to-back conference championships along with a 2014 regional final appearance. As a senior she recorded 92 strikeouts in 49 innings with a .73 ERA and six earned runs. At the plate she hit .528 and scored 22 runs along with 23 runs batted in, two home runs and six doubles. She was additionally a two-time all-conference, all-district and all-state selection.
"We're really excited about adding another pitcher to our roster. I think Devin will fit in well with our current staff and be able to contribute right away," said Rychcik.
Wallace, a Raleigh native, will return home after spending one season at Coastal Carolina. In the circle she finished the 2017 season with a 3.57 earned-run average and six wins in 68.2 innings pitched. Her best outing of the season came on Feb. 10 when the Chanticleers played Youngstown State. She threw a complete game, striking out a career-best eight batters and giving up just one run.
"As athletes, we strive to play at the highest level. For me this is the level I've dreamed of playing at, and being in my hometown just makes it that much more special. Plus, it gives me the chance to play in front of my family and friends," said Wallace.
Wallace attended Middle Creek High School where she was a two-time pitcher of the year in her conference and led her team to back-to-back conference championships along with a 2014 regional final appearance. As a senior she recorded 92 strikeouts in 49 innings with a .73 ERA and six earned runs. At the plate she hit .528 and scored 22 runs along with 23 runs batted in, two home runs and six doubles. She was additionally a two-time all-conference, all-district and all-state selection.
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