May-Johnson adds nine newcomers

FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State softball head coach Stacy May-Johnson revamps the roster with nine additions for the 2022 season. The nine newcomers feature six transfers and three freshmen.

"We have a fantastic group of newcomers this year," May-Johnson said. "Each player bring different strengths, making them a tremendously well-rounded group who will strengthen the team in a lot of areas. Most importantly, they all have desire and toughness to be winners. I couldn't be more pleased with each and every addition."

Alana Cobb-Adams | Fifth Year | Outfielder | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Cobb-Adams transfers to Fresno State after four years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
She played in 147 games for the Cougars, chalking 145 starts.
She posted 142 hits, scored 104 runs, logged 54 RBIs and stole 50 bases.
Cobb-Adams was a two-time All-Ohio Valley Conference second-team selection and earned OVC All-Newcomer team honors in 2018.
She served as the team's leadoff hitter for three seasons.

Abby Doughty | Junior | Outfielder | Utah Valley University

Doughty led the WAC and ranked 38th in the nation with a .456 batting average in 2020.
She was amed WAC Hitter of the Week on March 9 after batting .600 with three home runs, including two in a game against Omaha, in tournament at Northern Colorado.
Doughty finished with 26 hits including four home runs, three doubles, two triples, 13 RBIs and slugged .789
In 2019, she batted .318 with seven home runs and 21 RBIs as a freshman and was named to All-WAC first team.
She suffered a season-ending injury in 2021.

Kacey Hvitved | Fifth Year | Infielder | Ole Miss

Hvitved appeared in 45 games and had five starts in three seasons with the Rebels.
She logged nine hits,14 runs and 12 RBIs.
Prior to Ole Miss, she played one season at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Washington
Hvitved was named second team all-region as an infielder and was tabbed the 2018 Shoreline CC MVP
She batted .414 with 18 doubles, two triples and nine home runs scoring 42 runs and driving in 31 runs.

Taryn Irigoyen | Freshman | Infielder | Kingsburg HS

Irigoyen was a three-year varsity player at Kingsburg HS.
She owned a .403 batting average her senior season.
During her sophomore season, she helped lead the Vikings to a Valley Championship in 2019
Irigoyen is a three-time CSL League Champion.
She was named the Offensive Player of the Year (2019, 2021) and is a two-time CSL All-League selection.

Emery Nielson | Fifth Year | Infielder | Utah Valley University

Nielson batted .297 while appearing in 51 of 52 games and making 35 starts.
She finished with one home run, three doubles, 15 RBIs and 23 runs scored and was named honorable mention All-WAC.
Nielson was named to Academic All-WAC Team for second straight season.
She was named to WAC All-Tournament Team after going 5-for-10 with a pair of runs scored.
In 2020, she appeared in 18 of 19 games, starting 17 times in 2020 -- all at shortstop.
She batted .289 with 11 runs scored and a pair of RBIs and three stolen bases.
Prior to her time at UVU, she spent two seasons at Utah State.

Alyssa Orr | Sophomore | OF/RHP | Iowa State

Orr played in 24 games for the Cyclones.
She logged five hits, seven RBIs, and nine runs.
Orr was a three-year varsity player at Clovis North HS.
She was a three-time All-TRAC selection.
In 2019, she owned a .426 batting average and a 13-1 pitching record.

Haley Painter | Freshman | INF | Antioch HS

Painter was a four-year varsity shortstop at Antioch HS.
She batted a .544 her senior season with 31 hits and seven home runs.
Painter was a three-time All-BVAL First Team selection, Silver Slugger recipient and Bay Area All-Metro Team honoree.

Bailey Williams | Sophomore | Utility | Texas

Williams played in 12 games for the Longhorns.
During her freshman season, she recorded one hit, scored two runs and logged three putouts.
Williams was a four-year varsity player at Murrieta Valley HS.
As a senior, she hit .541 (20-for-37) with 16 runs scored in just 11 games.

Alex Wright | Freshman | Catcher | Clovis West HS

Wright was a four-year varsity catcher at Clovis West HS.
She batted a .413 her senior season with 33 hits, seven home runs and logged 25 RBIs.
Wright was named an All-TRAC and All-State selection.
She helped lead the Golden Eagles to a Valley Championship in 2019.

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