Herkimer Generals softball player Dana Nicoletti of Liverpool was named Green & Gold Female Athlete of the Month for March.
Nicoletti, a Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies major at Herkimer College doubles as a lead-off hitter and starting pitcher for Herkimer. In March, the sophomore hit .449 and compiled a 5-0 record as a starter. Offensively, she scored 22 runs off of 22 hits, also driving in seven runs of her own for one of the best line-ups in the nation.
As a pitcher, Nicoletti has the eighth best earned run average (1.68) and fifth best average against (.153) in 33 innings pitched, going the distance in every start but one. Her five wins is the ninth best in the nation, while her 9.24 strikeouts per game is the best in the nation, currently at 44.
“Dana is one of the best athletes that we have ever had associated with Herkimer Softball,” said Head Coach P.J. Anadio. “She is a true triple threat at the plate this season. She’s lighting fast, can slap the ball and it for power if need be as a lefty. That’s not it, as she’s also our ace in the circle. Dana is a true two-way player. The best part about her is that she’s also a great student and teammate. The best is yet to come for this young lady!”