We head back to the South today with big SEC news as we learn more about a fluid middle infielder who committed last week to her dream school less than two hours from her home… and be sure to check out the videos of her in action too!

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Name: CLAIRE JENKINS
High School: Cullman
City: Cullman
State: 
Ala.
Grad Year: 2016
Club: Germantown Red Devils – Jack Kinney
Position(s): SS/2B
Height: 5-8

High School Stats: 2014 – total of 134 at-bats, 67 hits (.500 average) with 21 doubles, five triples and seven home runs; had 55 RBI, 18 walks and 37-for-38 on steals.
Honors: Selected 1^st Team All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, 1^st Team All-Area and Area “Hitter of the Year.”

College: Alabama
Other Offers: Tennessee Tech, Troy
Why the Tide? “I live less than two hours from Tuscaloosa (Ala.). I knew playing softball at Alabama was the place for me ever since I was probably eight years old. I love the competitive reputation, the coaches, the team, and practically everything about the University of Alabama. Playing softball for the Crimson Tide will be a dream come true opportunity for me!”

What is your favorite bat: “Easton Maco. I think the sweet spot of the bat is bigger than on most other bats that I’ve used.”
What bat does your team use? “Easton Maco and Xeno.”
What is your favorite brand of cleats? “Mizuno.”
What is the uniform brand you prefer? “Nike.”

Video Highlights 1: Claire Hitting & Fielding

Video Highlights 2: Claire Hitting & Fielding
Note: I love this video! It’s raining at first, you hear the train whistle in the background, you got the Coke scoreboard and Dad, Rodney, throwing (and Claire taking the first four!). Really makes you feel like you’re in Alabama! The fielding starts at 2:36 mark and some resistance training starts at 10:53…