BLACKSBURG – Pete D’Amour and Virginia Tech softball announced the 2025 signing class. The Hokies welcome Jordan Bishop, Addyson Fisher, Mia Gagliardi, Avery Layton, Gaby Mizelle, Lilly Pallante and Abbie Sars to Blacksburg.
“This 2025 class will fill a lot of needs for us,” D’Amour said. “Positionally, these young ladies come in with a lot of power and speed. They are really athletic, love to work and play hard. In the circle, both of these pitchers have high velocity, spin the ball well and love to compete. Once again, I’d like to thank Coach Lewis and Coach Johnson for all of their time identifying and securing this talented class. We’d like to welcome these seven young ladies and their families to Blacksburg!”
Jordan Bishop
Cartersville, Ga. • Cartersville High School • Outfield/Utility
The Cartersville High School all-time leader in hits (161), runs scored (133), RBI (114) and home runs (31) joins the Hokies. Bishop was crowned the Region 7 5A Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons. She finished last season with 16 home runs and 43 RBI with a .489 average. In addition to also being named a GACA First Team 5A All-State Catcher in 2022, she was also selected to the GA Junior All-Star game. Bishop plays travel ball for Xtreme Fastpitch.
Addyson Fisher
Church Hill, Tenn. • Volunteer High School • Pitcher
A standout at Volunteer High School, Fisher was a two-time All-Conference and Player of the Year selection her freshman year and led her team to its first ever TMSAA Softball State Championship appearance in 2023. Playing travel ball for Velocity Fastpitch, the squad had a successful 2024 season, being crowned PGF TN Money Tournament Champions. Fisher pitched 132.2 innings with 266 strikeouts and a 19-3 record. She finished the 2024 season with a 1.21 ERA.
Mia Gagliardi
Kingwood, Texas • Kingwood High School • Catcher
The two-time 21-6A First Team All-District selection was also named a finalist for the 2024 VYPE Player of the Year. Gagliardi hit a three-run home run to aid Kingwood to a State Championship berth and earn UIL Texas 6A All-State First Team honors. She has a career .406 batting average with 32 home runs. Gagliardi and her travel ball team, Texas Riptide, finished tied for seventh at PGF Nationals.
Avery Layton
Rossville, Ind. • Rossville High School • Pitcher
Layton, who was named the NFCA Player of the Week (May 13, 2024), has been dominant in the circle for Rossville High School. She is a three-time First…
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