THE POTEAT REPORT
- Left-side hitter with speed and pop that brings an added dimension to the top of the lineup
- Can lay down the bunt when called upon
- A threat on the base paths
- Has the ability to make all the throws as a middle infielder
SENIOR (2013)
- Started 47 games, appeared in 48.
- Recorded a .300+ batting average for the third season in a row.
- Stole a team-best 17 bases, moving her into third all-time at UTC in the category.
- Named All-SoCon Second Team.
- Recorded a team-high 56 hits and 42 runs.
JUNIOR (2012)
- 2012-13 FCA Scholarship Award Winner
- 2012 NFCA South Region First Team
- 2012 All-SoCon First Team (2B)
- Batted .437 while tying for the team lead in hits (62)
- Collected 28 stolen bases on 29 attempts
- Recorded 88 putouts while totaling 93 assists at second base
- Maintained a .958 fielding percentage
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Season Notes
- 2011 NFCA All-South Region Second Team (2B)
- 2011 Southern Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- 2011 SoCon Second Team (2B)
- Started in 57 games at second base, one at shortstop
- Registered 63 hits, a .362 batting avg., with eight doubles and a triple
- Scored 46 runs, tied for 7th most in a single-season, and notched 23 RBI
- Drew 20 walks and 12 hit by pitches, 3rd most in a single-season, to record a .461 on-base pct. and stole 12 bases.
- NCAA Ranks: 57th in Hit-By-Pitch (0.22), 88th in On-Base (.485)
- SoCon Ranks: 3rd in Runs Scored (46), 6th in On-Base (.459), 7th in Batting Avg. (.360) and 7th in Hits (63).
- Tallied 103 putouts and 107 assists
- Fall and Spring Dean's List
Game Highlights
| Date |
Opponent |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
Notes |
| 2/11 |
vs. Florida Atlantic |
2 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2B |
| 2/18 |
vs. Evansville |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
BB |
| 2/19 |
vs. UT Martin |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
BB, 2 SB |
| 2/20 |
vs. Southeastern La. |
4 |
1 |
3* |
2 |
2B, 3B, SAC |
| 2/25 |
EAST TENN. ST. |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 SB, HBP |
| 2/26 |
IUPUI |
4 |
0 |
2 |
3* |
|
| 2/27 |
UT MARTIN |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 BB |
| 3/12 |
SAMFORD |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
BB |
| 3/13 |
SAMFORD |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2B, SB |
| 3/18 |
vs. Rutgers |
5* |
2 |
2 |
1 |
|
| 3/19 |
vs. Liberty |
5* |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 3/27 |
APPALACHIAN ST.-2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 4/2 |
at Elon-1 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 4/2 |
at Elon-2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2B, HBP |
| 4/3 |
at Elon |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 2B |
| 4/9 |
UNCG-1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3* |
2B, BB, SB |
| 4/10 |
UNCG |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 SB, SAC |
| 4/22 |
at Furman-1 |
2 |
3* |
0 |
0 |
2 BB, SB, SAC |
| 4/22 |
at Furman-2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
BB, HBP |
| 4/23 |
at Furman |
4 |
2 |
3* |
1 |
|
| 4/30 |
GEORGIA SOUTHERN |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
HBP |
| 5/1 |
GEORGIA SOUTHERN-1 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 5/1 |
GEORGIA SOUTHERN-2 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
HBP |
| 5/7 |
at Western Carolina-1 |
3 |
2 |
3* |
0 |
SB, BP |
| 5/7 |
at Western Carolina-2 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
BB |
| 5/8 |
at Western Carolina |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 SAC |
| 5/11 |
vs. Furman |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 5/12 |
vs. Elon |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
|
| 5/13 |
vs. UNCG |
3 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 BB |
| * denotes career high |
|
|
|
|
|
FRESHMAN (2010)
Season Notes
- Started in 16 games at shortstop, outfield and first base
- Pinch hit in 13 contests, coming up with four hits and sacrifice bunts
- Batted .224 totaling 15 hits, two RBI and two walks
- Recorded 98 putouts for a .918 fielding pct.
- Spring Dean's List
Game Highlights
| Date |
Opponent |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
Notes |
| 2/13 |
vs. Michigan |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
| 2/19 |
vs. Butler |
3 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2B |
| 3/18 |
EASTERN ILLINOIS |
3 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 3/27 |
at Samford-1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
| 3/28 |
at Samford |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
|
| 4/6 |
at Tennessee State |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2B, BB |
| 5/9 |
COL. OF CHARLESTON |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
| * denotes career high |
|
|
|
|
|
UPSON-LEE HIGH SCHOOL
- Four-year letterwinner on the softball team at Upson-Lee High School playing for head coach Michael Hoffman
- Earned all-region selection and was the team captain starting as a sophomore
- Set the school single-season record for stolen bases with 23 in final season
- Honored as a 2009 Wendy's High School Heisman Award recipient
- Selected as the 2009 Thomaston Times Athlete of the Year
- Also competed in track and field and tennis
- Graduated with honors
PERSONAL
- Born in Thomaston, Ga., on June 18, 1991
- Daughter of Downey and Carol Poteat
- Brother: Paul
- Majoring in Exercise Science
Updated 5/17/2013
