I am always impressed with an athlete when she reaches out to me to talk about herself and her passion for softball.

This was the case for today’s 2016 profile player from Arizona, who reached out about a month ago sending info and video including a home run blast (see below).

I was impressed watching her at the Showcase at Big League Dreams last weekend as she is corner infielder who is strong on both sides of the ball.

Here’s more on this fast-rising junior who is visiting three universities in the next month and will be a catch for some lucky program…

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Name: MACKENZIE BUDINGER
High school: Seton Catholic Prep
City: Chandler
State: 
Ariz.
Grad year: 2016
Club: Arizona Hotshots Gold – Davis
Position(s): 3B/1B/catcher
Height: 5-9
GPA: 3.7

High School Stats: .507 batting average, .564 on-base percentage with 34 hits and 24 RBI in 22 games played
Club Stats: .560 batting average club ball this summer
Honors: 2^nd Team All-State
Other Sports: also plays JV volleyball

Events: 2014—TCS Fireworks (9^th place); ASA 18U Gold AZ (1^st place)

College: uncommitted
Recruiting Situation: “I am taking unofficial visits to Coastal Carolina, College of Charleston and Lehigh in the next month.”

What is your favorite bat: “Zeno. I always used a Demarini until last year, I feel like the Zeno has more pop!”
What bat does your team use? Zeno 34/24
What is your favorite brand of cleats? 
Mizuno
What is the uniform brand you prefer? I prefer Victory pants and Gluv

Video: below is a short clip of Mackenzie hitting a home run earlier in the summer…