UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State softball and Head Coach Clarisa Crowell welcomed a trio of incoming transfers to the program’s 2024 roster on Wednesday afternoon. The Blue & White welcome outfielder Haylie Brunson from Pittsburgh, catcher Gaby Garcia from Stephen F. Austin and right-handed pitcher Mady Volpe from Coastal Carolina.
“It is with great pleasure that I announce the addition of Gaby, Mady, and Haylie to our team, and we are very excited about this talented group of student-athletes,” Crowell said. “Their experience and success at the Division I level will be a great benefit to our team, and I know they will have a significant impact on our program. All three are very good players, but most importantly, they are individuals of high character who will be great teammates. I know that they will strive for excellence, both on the field and in the classroom. Please help me to welcome Gaby, Mady and Haylie to our Penn State Family.”
HAYLIE BRUNSON | JR | OF | MOUNT PLEASANT, PA. | MOUNT PLEASANT / PITTSBURGH
A native of Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, Brunson arrives in Happy Valley following a two-year stint with the in-state rival Pittsburgh Panthers. Brunson is fresh off a 2023 campaign that saw her emerge as the team’s primary right fielder, appearing in 42 contests with 36 starts. Her sophomore season saw her clock a .294 average at the plate and log an OPS of .871, the fourth-highest mark on the team among routine starters. Brunson cranked five home runs and 13 doubles over the course of her Panther career, establishing herself as one of the roster’s premier hitters while simultaneously cultivating a career .984 fielding percentage at multiple defensive positions.
“I knew that Penn State was a place I wanted to call home for the next two years the moment I stepped on campus,” Brunson stated. “There is something to be said about the overall culture that Penn State brings to the table. I loved the coaches, facilities and the idea of representing Pennsylvania. Many of my family members attended Penn State, and I will be the third generation of my family to attend college in University Park. I am eager to get started and hopefully leave a legacy here at PSU, and I look forward to bringing my strong love for the game to this incredible…
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