2008 Returning Letterwinner Profiles

Ali Barone

Has the potential to see regular starts again, likely at second base or third base … A quick player who is also versatile … 2007: Was a key contributor for the Scots, starting in 25 of 30 contests she appeared in … Collected 16 hits in 78 trips to the plate (.205) with two doubles and four RBI … Two of her RBI came during a 2-for-5 effort versus Cazenovia in an 8-7 victory … 2006: Played in 20 games with 13 starts, including the last five games of the season … Hit .167 with seven runs scored and four RBI … Produced two-RBI games in both the nightcap against Oberlin and the opener against John Carroll … 2005: Appeared in 23 games as a first-year, including 10 starts … Contributed seven hits (.212 average) with one double and four runs … Was 2-for-2 with one run lone RBI of the year against Oberlin … Prior to Wooster: Earned four letters at St. Thomas Aquinas High School under head coach Lesa Conley and helped the team to the regional title during 2002 … Also lettered twice each in volleyball and basketball for the Knights … Personal: Born Feb. 22, 1986 … Is the daughter of Anthony and Barbara Barone, and younger sister of former Wooster softball pitchers Angie and Natalie Barone … Majoring in communication studies.

Katelynn Caywood

One of the Scots’ top returning players and will likely hold down the first base position … A hard worker who is defensively sound and possesses the power to hit into the gaps, according to the coaching staff … 2007: Led the team with a .302 batting average (29-for-96) while starting 32 of its 38 games, primarily at first base … Tied for third in the NCAC in home runs (3) and shared squad honors in RBI (13) … Also was second on Wooster in runs scored (12) and doubles (5), and compiled a .448 slugging percentage … Posted seven multi-hit games, and scored three runs and drove in three in the same game – a 7-6 win over John Carroll … 2006: A regular in the lineup in her first year on the Scots’ roster, starting 35 times … Collected 30 hits in 112 at bats (.268) with two doubles, two homers, and 14 RBI, while crossing the plate 17 times … Tied a Wooster single-game record with four runs scored versus Skidmore (March 13) … Produced 10 multiple-hit games, including going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI against Richard Stockton … Prior to Wooster: Transferred to Wooster after spending one academic year at Denison University … Hit .234 (11-of-47) with eight RBI for the Big Red … Was a two-time all-league selection in softball at Firelands High School, helping the Falcons to district runner-up finishes from 2002-2004 … Also lettered in basketball and volleyball … Personal: Born on July 12, 1986 … Is the daughter of Vernon and Constance Jones … Majoring in communication studies.

Molly Gaffney

Team tri-captain and three-year starter at shortstop … Possesses great range in the middle of the infield as well as speed, and steady with the bat in her hands … Already the school record holder for career stolen bases, and is on pace to set the record for games played and to finish among the top-five in several other categories (runs, hits, doubles, triples, RBI, and walks) … 2007: Started all 33 games she played, while leading Wooster in on-base percentage (.355), which included a .244 batting average … Earned a squad-best 13 walks, to go along with four doubles, two triples, and a home run … Ranked second on the team in RBI (12) and scored 10 runs herself … 2006: Set a single-season school record with 40 games played, starting 39 of them … Held the second-highest batting average on the squad at .345 (40-for-116) … Tied for the team lead in doubles (9) and was third in RBI (20), while adding six stolen bases … Scored 17 runs and collected two triples and one homer … Strung together a 14-game hitting streak, tying a school record … Was 4-for-5 with one RBI in a win over Heidelberg (March 12) and drove in a career-high four runs versus Mount Mercy (March 21) … 2005: Had a breakout freshman year, starting all 37 games at shortstop … Finished fourth on the team with a .262 batting average (28-for-107) and set a new school mark with 15 stolen bases, also a league-best … Crossed home plate 19 times, tying for third on the squad in runs scored, and added three doubles and one triple … Prior to Wooster: Helped lead Archbishop Hoban High School to a district championship in softball in 2003 … Was named all-city and all-district with the Knights, and earned four letters – three in softball and one in basketball … Personal: Born May 5, 1986 … Daughter of Glenn and Laura Gaffney … Majoring in communication sciences and disorders.

Rachel Gaines

Has the potential to be an everyday starter after splitting time at third base last season … Possesses a strong throwing arm … Came on strong at the end of last spring offensively … 2007: Started more games (20) than anybody else on the team at third base as a freshman … Hit at a clip of .234 (15-for-64) with four doubles, a home run, and five RBI … Went 3-for-4, including a pair of doubles, and drove in two runs during the nightcap against Ohio Wesleyan, followed up by belting a two-run homer against traditional NCAA Div. III power Muskingum in the next game … Prior to Wooster: All-conference honoree in the infield during her senior year at Badger High School … Five-time letterwinner with the Braves, earning three in softball and two in basketball … Personal: Born July 20, 1988 … Daughter of Richard and Rebecca Gaines … Is majoring in psychology with a minor in Russian.

Courtney Joliat
Junior
Outfield/Catcher
Canton, Ohio
St. Thomas Aquinas
Switch/Right

Will likely see most of her time in the outfield this spring, but could hold down the catcher position at times again … Is a hard worker and possesses good speed, according to the coaching staff … 2007: Spent most of her playing time at catcher (15 starts), while appearing in 28 games overall … Finished with a batting average slightly below .200 (.194; 12-for-62) and totaled six runs and three RBI … Was 2-for-4 in the second game against Ohio Wesleyan, scoring a run and driving in another … 2006: Made an immediate impact on the Scots’ roster, appearing in 36 games with 35 starts as a first-year … Collected 24 hits in 107 trips to the plate (.224), while driving home six runs … Crossed the plate 17 times and also snagged seven stolen bases … Turned in six multiple-hit games, highlighted by a 4-for-5, two-RBI effort against Skidmore … Prior to Wooster: Earned six varsity letters at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in cross country (2) and softball (4) … Personal: Was born Sept. 20, 1987 … Daughter of Daniel and Patricia Joliat … Majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology.

Andrea Kelley
Sophomore
Pitcher/ Third Base/ First Base
Westerville, Ohio
Westerville South
Right/Right

Looks to build off a solid freshman year in the circle and serve as the Scots’ pitching ace … Also could fill in at first base when not in the circle … 2007: Split starts throughout the season as a first-year pitcher, racking up a team-leading 118.0 innings of work in 20 appearances (18 starts) … Won five games (5-14) and registered a 4.03 ERA, in addition to 81 strikeouts – the third-most in the league … Also tied for second in the NCAC in complete games (16) and tied for fourth in innings pitched … Struck out a season-high nine in 6.0 innings against Allegheny (April 13) … Prior to Wooster: Earned five letters at Westerville South High School – three in softball and two in volleyball … Was a key member of the Wildcats’ 2006 conference and district championships and 2005 district runner-up finish, picking up first-team all-league accolades as a senior and second-team honors as a junior … Personal:  Born Oct. 8, 1987 … Daughter of James and Corinne Kelley … Majoring in psychology with a minor in education.

Kate Kiley
Senior
Outfield
Dedham, Mass.
Nobles & Greenough School
Left/Right

Utilizes her speed to be effective on defense in centerfield and as a slap hitter … Also a three-year member of the Scots’ women’s soccer team … 2007: Played in a team-high 35 contests, including 34 starts, primarily in centerfield … Also led the squad in hits with 30 while tabulating a .286 average, and steals with seven … Scored 11 runs and drove home four … Contributed hits in 22 different games, highlighted by going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and the game-winning run against Bethel … 2006: Was not enrolled … 2005: Started in all 36 games she appeared in as a first-year outfielder, compiling a batting average of .193 (22-for-114) with two RBI … Also crossed the plate 20 times and swiped five stolen bases …  Prior to Wooster: Earned three varsity letters at Nobles & Greenough School – three in softball and two in soccer … Key member of the school’s 2001 league championship squad … Won the school’s “Unsung Hero” award as a senior and was a first-team all-league selection as a junior … Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1986 … Daughter of Michael and Eileen Kiley … Majoring in philosophy with a minor in psychology.

Katie Long
Sophomore
Pitcher
Akron, Ohio
Firestone
Right/Right

Will vie for some innings, primarily as a reliever … 2007: Saw action in six games as a freshman, covering 9.0 innings … Struck out two batters and yielded four walks … Prior to Wooster: Two-time all-city academic selection and a City Series all-star during her senior year at Firestone High School, where she was her class’ valedictorian … Led the Falcons to runner-up finishes in the City Series twice (2005, 2006) … Totaled six letters – four in softball and two in volleyball  … Personal: Was born on Oct. 7, 1987 … Daughter of Robert and Gail Long … Majoring in psychology.

Katie Pifer
Junior
Pitcher
Meadville, Pa.
Meadville
Right/Right

Team tri-captain and will serve as one of the Scots’ top-two pitchers again … Has improved her pitches in the off-season and should benefit from her prior experience … 2007: Split starts throughout the year, appearing in 19 contests and completing 15 of them … Won five games (5-14) and tallied a 4.58 ERA during 100-plus innings (107.0) … Struck out 47, including a season-high six in 6.1 innings versus Franklin Pierce … 2006: Thrust into the spotlight as a first-year when reigning NCAC co-Pitcher of the Year Natalie Barone was lost to injury and responded well … Started 25 of the team’s 40 games, completing 21, and entered eight others … Went 11-13 with a 4.10 ERA and 57 strikeouts over 160.2 innings pitched … Tossed three shutouts and yielded only one hit in three different games … Whiffed a season-high six batters in consecutive games against Roger Williams and St. Joseph’s … Prior to Wooster: Was an all-region and all-district selection in softball as a senior at Meadville High School, helping the Bulldogs to the Region IV championship … Racked up a record of 24-4 in two years … Personal: Born Feb. 21, 1987 … Daughter of Earl and Deborah Pifer … Is majoring in history with a minor in communication studies.

Kim Skully

Key player for the Scots her first two seasons and penciled in as the starting left fielder … Has been a major offensive contributor and could do even more damage this spring … 2007: Garnered second postseason laurel, receiving honorable mention on the all-conference team … Hit .244 (20-for-82), highlighted by .323 against NCAC competition, while starting 30 games overall … Led the squad in doubles (6) and total extra-base hits (8) … Scored 11 runs and drove in eight … Smacked two hits in four at bats versus Salem State, picking up a season-best two RBI in that game … 2006: Was second-team all-NCAC as a first-year, starting in all 36 contests she appeared in … Batted at a .280 clip (28-for-100) with four doubles, three triples, two home runs, and nine RBI … Crossed the plate 24 times, marking the second-most runs scored in team history … Turned in four multi-hit games, and drove in a season-high two runs against both Skidmore and Oberlin … Prior to Wooster: Was honorable mention all-state in softball as a senior at Cuyahoga Heights High School, helping the Redskins to the 2005 Mac-8 and district championships … Named all-league and all-district three times, including first-team as a senior and sophomore … Tied an Ohio high school record with seven RBI in one inning against Lake Ridge Academy in May 2005 … Also lettered in volleyball and gymnastics … Personal: Born March 9, 1987 … Daughter of Ray and Nancy Skully … Is majoring in biology.

Priscilla Staples
Sophomore
Second Base/Shortstop
Stoughton, Mass.
Fontbonne Academy
Right/Right

Is expected to see considerable action at second base, while batting in the No. 2 or No. 9 hole after coming on strong at the end of last spring … Possesses the ability to bunt the ball very well, according to the coaching staff … Also the starting point guard for the Scots’ women’s basketball team … 2007: Started 18 games, mostly at second base, and entered two others … Was 6-for-44 at the plate (.136), with four of those six hits going for extra bases – three doubles and one home run … Totaled eight runs and four RBI … Homered against Allegheny (April 13), going 1-for-2 with three runs scored … Prior to Wooster: Earned 11 varsity letters at Fontbonne Academy – four each in softball and soccer and three in basketball … Personal: Born April 29, 1988 … Daughter of Thomas and Priscilla Staples … Majoring in mathematics.