MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Whether it was Murfreesboro, Tennessee, or Mobile, Alabama, fans across the south became accustomed to the electric style of play out of trendsetter Precious Birdsong, who set the table for both the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders and moh-BEEL! USA of the American Softball Association.
Number three led the Blue Raiders to a Conference USA title and its first NCAA Regional Appearance since 2000 by leading the team in multiple offensive categories near the top of the order. Whether it was laying out and making an incredible diving catch while patrolling centerfield or lacing a ball tight down the left field line and sliding into third base with a smile on her face, the batteries never ran out of juice for Birdsong.