Courtesy of the Akron Racers: Gator Country photo by Danielle Bloch
Akron, OH–Akron Racers General Manager Joey Arrietta announced today the addition of University of Florida utility player, Stephanie Tofft. Tofft registered 185 RBI, 52 doubles, 26 homeruns and scored 179 runs in four complete collegiate seasons.
“Stephanie provides numerous options for our coaching staff due to her incredible versatility,” commented Arrietta.”She is a solid defensive player with a lot of pop in her bat.”
Tofft hit .356 including12 doubles, 11 home runs and 65 RBI lifting the Florida Gators to their first ever NCAA Championship in 2014. She ranked second in both batting average and RBI for the Gators in 2014.
In 2013, Tofft was named NFCA All-Southeast Region Second Team and in 2011 she was an NFCA All-Great Lakes Region Second Team selection.
Tofft started her collegiate career at Northern Illinois but transferred to Florida for her final two seasons.
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About the Akron Racers: The Akron Racers, headquartered in Akron, OH, are the oldest existing team in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league. The Racers competed in the Women’s Pro Softball League (WPSL) for two seasons in 1999 and 2000 and in the NPF since 2004. Historic Firestone Stadium is home to the Racers and numerous amateur events at all levels of play. The Racers kick-off their 13th season of play in 2014.
About National Pro Fastpitch: National Pro Fastpitch is headquartered in Nashville, TN. The league, created to give elite female fast pitch players the opportunity to pursue a professional career in their chosen sport, has operated since 1997 under the names of Women’s Pro Fastpitch (WPF) and Women’s Pro Softball League (WPSL). NPF is the official Development Partner of Major League Baseball in the category of women’s fast pitch softball since 2002. www.profastpitch.com
