As part of the Alliance Fastpitch Player Recognition Program, we are excited to recognize Pacific Coast Fastpitch League (PCFL) shortstop, Madison Dudley of OC Batbusters Vidano as the Junior Player of the Month for her performance in January.

Dudley had a standout month at the plate with a .462 batting average. The 2029 concluded with a 1.225 OPS, 6 RBIS, 9 singles, 3 triples, and 3 stolen bases.

Tell us a bit about your softball story! How’d you get started in the sport?

I started playing softball at 4 years old at Peninsula in San Diego. My older sister played there and so did my mom. My grandfather coached travel ball as well as my dad.

What has been your favorite softball memory?

My favorite softball memory was playing in the 12u World Series in St. George, Utah!

Who is your favorite softball player?

Savannah Price at ASU

What do you like to do outside of softball?

I like to play basketball, go on bike rides with my friends and play with my dog Milo.

What are some of your current goals – both on and off the field? (Softball, school, other athletics, related, etc. all welcomed!)

Some of my goals are to keep up my straight A average and to finally hit one over the fence!!

Coaches Feedback 

Tell us a bit about your athlete? As a player, person, etc.

Madison is one of the hardest working kids around. She is a staple for our squad at the top of our lineup with an outstanding OBP through 71 games of 525 while also playing SS with a fielding clip of .911. Madison’s off the field work is incredible and she and our team are really starting to reap the rewards of her dedication and work ethic. she has been a very important piece in helping this team reach #1 in the nation the alliance rankings. Congrats maddog well deserved.

Do you have a favorite memory or moment of this athlete?

Favorite moment is when she hit a game tying triple to tie the game and eventually score the game winning run to advance us to another championship going 10 for 13 in the tournament.

Is there anything else you’d like to share, include, or that we should know?

Maddison has made tremendous growth over the last year being the youngest player on our team she has become a great leader and teammate.

What is the Alliance Fastpitch Player Recognition Program?

The Player Recognition Program was built to recognize and spotlight our individual players in each Member League. Each month, registered Alliance Fastpitch coaches can nominate a player from their age division. League Leadership will review nominations and a monthly stats report from AthletesGoLive (AGL) to determine the League’s Player of the Month.

Following the announcement of each League’s Players of the Month, the Alliance Fastpitch will recognize a National Player of the Month. To be considered for Player of the Month, your team must score League games in AGL so your stats will be included in the League’s monthly report.