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 | Class:
Freshman
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| Hometown:
Yukon, Okla.
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| High School:
Yukon HS
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| Height:
5-10
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| Position:
C/INF
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| Bats/Throws:
R/R
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Season
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AVG
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GP-GS
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AB
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R
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H
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2B
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3B
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HR
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RBI
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SLG
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BB
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HBP
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SO
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OBP
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SB-SBA
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FLD%
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2013
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.150
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22-0
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20
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4
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3
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0
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0
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1
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2
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.300
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1
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1
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8
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.227
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0-0
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1.000
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Totals
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.150
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22-0
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20
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4
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3
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0
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0
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1
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2
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.300
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1
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1
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8
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.227
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0-0
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1.000
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2013 (Freshman)
Played in 22 games ... singled against Arkansas in the NCAA Regional (5/19) ... walked and collected a hit against Iowa State (4/26) ... first hit of career was a solo HR at Wichita State (3/27) ... scored 2 runs vs. New Mexico (2/9) ... made Sooners debut against Oregon (2/9), driving in 1 run on a fielder's choice
High School
Played for head coach Jennifer Andrews at Yukon HS ... has earned four varsity letters in softball ... two-time team captain ... named all-state in 2011 ... 2011 district player of the year ... all-conference in 2009 and 2010 ... helped lead team to 2010 6A State Title ... team won regional championship in 2009 and 2010 ... state tournament semi-finalist in 2009 ... conference co-champion in 2009 ... had 50 hits with a .442 average her junior year ... drove in 52 runs with the help of 13 home runs ... had a fielding percentage of .987.
Travel Ball
Played for the Oklahoma Exclusive Gold out of Midwest City, Okla., for four years under head coach Donnie Hughes ... had 61 hits, 53 runs scored, 62 runs batted in, 12 home runs, four stolen bases and a batting average of .391 in the summer of 2011 ... team was 18&under Gold National Qualifier in both 2010 and 2011 ... placed seventh at the 2010 Colorado Fireworks 18& under gold and 12th at the 2011 Colorado Fireworks 18&under gold.
Personal
Full name - Whitney Shaelyn Ellis ... daughter of Curt and Audrey Ellis ... has one sister, Madison.
Why Oklahoma:
"The University of Oklahoma is my dream school. I looked at other schools but I knew I wanted to be a Sooner. OU was always at the top of my list. I know that Oklahoma is ready to win another national championship and I am ready to be a part of it."
Coach Gasso Says:
"We were searching for catchers and Whitney was definitely one of the best catchers we've ever seen on the national scene. She has a strong arm with the ability to pick people off. She's a good leader with a bonus that she can really swing the bat. Anyone that has seen her play in Oklahoma will say that she is one of the best catchers and one of the best athletes coming out of the class of 2012."
