2017 (Freshman): Competed in 24 contests (16 starts) in the field ... in her collegiate debut, produced a hit, walk, and run scored versus North Carolina Central (Feb. 10) ... manufactured a RBI, walk, and run scored in the road win at Savannah State (March 21) ... went a perfect 2-of-2 with two RBIs, a double, and run scored in the game one victory at South Carolina State (March 22) ... went 2-of-3 with two RBIs, a walk, and run scored in the game two win against South Carolina State (March 22) ... recorded a double and RBI at North Carolina Central (March 23) ... produced a double and walk in the home win over Coppin State (March 26) ... in the circle, appeared in four games (three starts) ... finished second on the team in ERA (5.36) and wins (2) ... in her first collegiate start, she picked up a win over South Carolina State (March 22) ... tossed 6.2 innings with two Ks at North Carolina Central (March 23).
High School/Club: A two-sport lettermen in softball and basketball … In softball, she was selected to the All-District First Team every season (2012-16) … Named Pitcher of the Year three times (2012-15) … Earned All-Conference honors in 2014 … Guided the club to four Conference 33 finals and won the title in 2016 … Finished her high school career with a 1.23 ERA while batting .375 with a .444 OBP … Academically, she earned honor roll all four years in high school while being inducted into the Beta Club three times (2013-16) … Involved in the National Beta Club and Ascend Program.
Personal: Nickname is Toot … Born April 14, 1998 in Nassawadox, Virginia … Daughter of Jamie Pettit (mother) … Has a brother, Kajoure … Major is Biology … Pre-game routine/superstition is praying … Best advice/favorite saying is, “Hardwork beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard” … Favorite Movie is We Are Marshall … Favorite Book/Author is The Color Purple by Alice Walker … Hobby outside of sports is spending time with loved ones … Most influential person is her mother because of the lessons she taught her about not giving up … Personal best sports moment is becoming first team in Nandua’s history to win the Conference 33 title … Personal best non-sports moment is graduating with honors … Personal athletic goals before the season is performing at the highest level to help the team succeed … Personal athletic goals before graduating is to break her aunt’s records, who is UMES Hall of Famer Robin Pettit … Toot is very spontaneous and outgoing.
TOPPIN'S CAREER STATISTICS (BATTING)
| Year |
AVG |
GP-GS |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
SLG% |
BB |
TB |
OB% |
SB-ATT |
FLD% |
| 2017 |
.208 |
24-16 |
48 |
4 |
10 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
.271 |
4 |
13 |
.264 |
0-0 |
.808 |
| TOTAL |
.208 |
24-16 |
48 |
4 |
10 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
.271 |
4 |
13 |
.264 |
- |
.808 |
Career Highs
At-bats: 5 (v. Morgan State, April 22, 2017)
Hits: 2 (2x, last: at South Carolina State, March 22, 2017)
Doubles: 1 (3x, last: v. Coppin State, March 26, 2017)
RBIs: 2 (2x, last: at South Carolina State, March 22, 2017)
Runs Scored: 1 (4x, last: at South Carolina State, March 22, 2017)
Walks: 1 (4x, last: v. Coppin State, March 26, 2017)
TOPPIN'S CAREER STATISTICS (PITCHING)
| Year |
ERA |
APP-GS |
W-L |
CG |
S |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
AVG |
WP |
HBP |
BK |
| 2017 |
5.36 |
4-3 |
2-2 |
1 |
0 |
15.2 |
29 |
18 |
12 |
3 |
5 |
.433 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
5.36 |
4-3 |
2-2 |
1 |
0 |
15.2 |
29 |
18 |
12 |
3 |
5 |
.433 |
1 |
5 |
0 |
Career Highs
Innings Pitched: 6.2 (at North Carolina Central, March 23, 2017)
Strikeouts: 2 (at North Carolina Central, March 23, 2017)
