Girls Joins Boys High School Baseball Team

Munroe High School in Quincy, Florida has a female addition to their baseball team. Mary Pat Thomas has joined the team because the softball program was unable to field enough players.

According to coach Jeremy Barlow, she is just one of the guys and it's really not that different having her there. Mary is playing 3rd, 2nd, and pitcher.

Mary said that the biggest adjustment is in the batters box. Seeing the ball coming down instead of up has forced her to adjust her swing. But, she says to any girls considering trying out for baseball, "Don't be scared, have fun, and just try out.

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