2027 Elite Rising Star: Rachel Godoy; SoCal 62+ mph Pitcher & Power Hitter! Mercado Athletics

Story by Elizabeth Perez, Legacy & Legends SoftballName: Rachel Godoy Nickname: Rach / Ray / G5Hometown: Oxnard, CaliforniaGrad Year: 2027GPA: 3.8Travel Team: Athletics Mercado - GodoyHigh School: St. Bonaventure High School, CaliforniaPositions: Pitcher (RHP) & CornersHeight: 5’2”Bat/Throw: Left Handed Batter/Right Handed ThrowerPitching Arsenal and Speeds: Fastball 62+Curveball 58-61Screwball 58-61Riseball 58-61Drop 58-61 Offspeed Curveball 50-52Offspeed Screw 50-52 Changeup 44-46Overhand Velocity: 57Exit Velocity off Tee: 70Home to First or 20 yds: 3.226Intended Study Major: Pediatric Speech PathologistEmail: rjgodoy.09@gmail.comTwitter: @Rachel_Godoy09Instagram: rjgodoy_5Who is Rachel Godoy?I’m a student pitcher athlete who loves working on her craft. I’m determined in what I do and when I see something I want, I work to get there.How did your softball journey begin?It began when I was 3 at Sunset Little League and I’ve been playing ever since."That’s Jessica Mendoza. My dad took a...