Peyton Yenchik '19 Recruiting Profile
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April 2017 Personal Statement
My name is Peyton Yenchik I am a 5'6", 135 pound catcher from Gaffney, South Carolina. I have played softball for Gaffney high school since the 8th grade. I played both junior varsity and varsity my freshman year. I made the varsity team and was selected to the 5 A All-Region team this year as a sophomore. I play 18u softball for the Team NC organization. I take advanced placement and honors courses at my high school. My weighted GPA is a 4.6. I'm looking for an institution to call home, compete, excel, make an impact, create life long friends, and play softball at for the honor of God. I am interested in a degree for education. I enjoy working with children with special needs. Overall, I am looking for a school to help me persue my career and softball dreams.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 1 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #1
- 2016 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- Offensive MVP .563 Batting Avg
- 2015 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2018 Team NC - Carter (18 U)
- 2017 Team NC - Carter (16 U )
- 2016 Carolina Crush - Leslie Jury (18 U )
- 2015 Carolina Crush - Reeder (16 U Fall Season)
Coach References
- Travel / Club Coach
- Leslie Jury
- High School Head Coach
- Kelly Ellis Gaffney High School
- High School Assistant Coach
- Shane Wallace Gaffney High School
- Strength
- Aaron Walker Gaffney HS Strength Coach
- Private Coach
- Chas Pippitt - Softball & Baseball Rebellion
- Position Coach
- Amy Szymanowski
- Private Coach
- Jake Jury - The Cage
- Private Coach
- Mike Halpert - Capacity Training
Training
- Chas Pippitt Softball - Baseball Rebellion Hitting Instructor
- 2 years
- Softball Hitting Instruction and athletic training Previous Division 1 College Baseball Player and Professional softball & Baseball Hitting Instructor
- Defensive Softball Skills catcher Training Amy Szymanowski
- 1 year
- Defensive Softball Skills catcher Training Amy Szymanowski - Previous Division 1 softball player from Florida State University & USC Upstate university
- Gaffney High School Strength Training
- 3 years
- Gaffney High School Strength Training
- Capacity Training - Mike Halpert
- 1 year
- Vision, Timing, Focus and Coordination training for Softball
Additional Sports
- Other
- 10 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Dance - Tap & Lyrical Ballet
- Competitive Cheer/Dance
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
- Cheer
- Competitive Cheer/Dance
- 2 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- Cheer
- Other
- 3 years
- Club/Travel Team
- Club Tumbling / Gymnastics
Statistics
| Statistic | 2017 Varsity Team | 2016 Junior Varsity |
|---|---|---|
| BA | .375 | .566 |
| GP | 24 | 16 |
| AB | 64 | 53 |
| R | 21 | 9 |
| H | 24 | 30 |
| 2B | 3 | 12 |
| 3B | 0 | 0 |
| HR | 6 | 1 |
| RBI | 29 | 20 |
| Slug% | .703 | .849 |
| BB | 7 | 2 |
| SO | 18 | 1 |
| OB% | .453 | .582 |
| Put outs | 84 | |
| Assists | 6 | |
| Errors | 1 | |
| Fld% | .989 | |
| Team Record | 14-10 | |
| Thrown Out Runners | 4 | |
| Attempted | 7 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Biology I Honors English II Gifted & TalentedAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsBeta Club Member 5 years Lettered in Academics Freshman HS year 2016
- ActivitiesSub Debutante Club Gaffney SC
Top NCSA Athletes at Gaffney High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
