Red Raiders add seven on National Signing Day
November 08, 2023 | Softball
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech softball coach Craig Snider has announced seven additions to the program which became official Wednesday on National Signing Day. The Red Raider signing class includes Brenlee Gonzales, Kiley Huffman, Cassie Johnson, Sam Lincoln, Bailey Lindemuth, Sydney Shiller, and Hailey Toney who will all join the program next fall.
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Position: Pitcher
Extra Innings Rank: 11th Overall Pitcher
Club Team: Texas Bombers-Smith
Hometown: Aledo, Texas
High School: Aledo High School
Gonzales, who was originally born in Lubbock, will be returning home to play for the Red Raiders. During her 2022 season at Aledo, Gonzales earned First Team All-State in 5A and First Team All-District. In that same season, Aledo finished as a state finalist with the help from Gonzales' 11 strikeout performance in the semifinals. Following an impressive 2022 season, Gonzales was named the 2023- 5A Most Valuable Player while also earning Academic All-District. While at Tech, Gonzales plans on majoring in Criminology.
Snider: "I've known Brenlee for some time now and I'm excited she will be wearing the Double T across her chest. She has a devastating change up and keeps hitters guessing."
Kiley Huffman
Position: Outfield
Extra Innings Rank: 19th Overall Outfielder
Club Team: Strykers-Esparza
Hometown: Alvin, Texas
High School: Alvin High School
Huffman signs with the Red Raiders from Alvin High School where she is a senior. While she was at Alvin, Huffman earned 1st Team Outfielder, Academic All District, TSWA Class 6A All-State 3rd Team Outfielder and One of Lone Star Preps Top Outfielder in the 2024 class. During the summer, Huffman hit over .400 while racking up 38 putouts and a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. In her 2023 season, Huffman hit over .500 with a .556 OBP and a .915 fielding percentage.
Snider: "Kiley has an explosive bat and a lockdown center fielder. She will compete straight away for playing time and is a great addition to our outfield unit."
Cassie Johnson
Position: Catcher/1st/Right Field
Extra Inning Rank: 17th Overall Catcher
Club Team: Iowa Premier-Dickel
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
High School: Ankeny High School
Johnson signs with the Red Raiders from Ankeny High School where she is a senior who is coming off an all-state season. A 5-foot-7 utility player, Johnson hit .505 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI as a junior to earn all-state and all-district. She also had a fielding percentage of .981. Her father, Jay Johnson, played baseball at Northern Iowa. Johnson, who also played basketball in high school, plans on majoring in psychology where she hopes to find a career in sports psychology or coaching.
Snider: "A phenomenal catcher and bat! She is one of those rare catchers that can play defense at a high level and hit for power. Cassie was a great pickup for the ball club."
Samantha Lincoln
Position: Pitcher
Extra Inning Rank: 17th Overall Pitcher
Club Team: Lady Sluggers-Huecker
Hometown: Brockton, Massachusetts
High School: Taunton High School
Lincoln is signing with the Red Raiders from Taunton High School where she is a senior. While at Taunton, Lincoln was named the 2023 Max Preps Player of the Year for Massachusetts, 1st Team All-American from Extra Innings and Boston Global Athlete of the Year. In addition to her accolades, in 2023, Lincoln threw 120.2 innings, giving up just seven runs, all with an ERA of .406 and an OBA of .077. In addition to softball, Lincoln also played basketball at Taunton. Lincoln plans to study in Early Children Education and one day become a teacher.
Snider: "Sam is a presence on the mound and will have the ability to bring the heat from the left side. I cannot say enough about Sam's ability to power past hitters but also create weak contact."
Bailey Lindemuth
Position: Pitcher/3rd/Utility
Extra Inning Rank: 11th Overall Pitcher
Club Team: Strykers-Esparza
Hometown: Burleson, Texas
High School: Burleson Centennial High School
Lindemuth signs with the Red Raiders from Burleson Centennial High School where she is a senior. The Fort Worth native helped lead her team to a perfect 16-0 district record in her junior season, with an overall record of 27-6-1. She plans on majoring in business, with a minor in finance, and owning her own business one day.
Snider: "She does it all! Pitches, hits, plays different positions, and dominates at all of them! Bailey was a highly sought after recruit and we are excited she will be competing with our ball club for the next four years."
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Sydney Shiller
Position: Outfield
Extra Innings Rank: 18th Overall Outfielder
Club Team: Hotshots-Nelson
Hometown: Jourdanton, Texas
High School: Jourdanton High School
Shiller signs with the Red Raiders out of Jourdanton High School where she is a senior. A 5-foot-7 outfielder who hits from the left-side of the plate, Shiller earned all-state honors and is a three-time offensive player of the year in her district and a three-time academic all-district selection. She helped her team to the fifth round of the playoffs last season in her junior season. Along with softball, Shiller also competes in volleyball, basketball and track & field in high school and is involved in FFA along with being a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She plans on majoring in nutrition science at Texas Tech.
Snider: "An absolute bulldog in the outfield! Syd plays the game hard and is truly a 5-tool player. She will be a terror on the bases and at the plate for us."
Hailey Toney
Position: Shortstop
Extra Innings Rank: 10th Overall Infielder
Club Team: Hotshots-Nelson
Hometown: Magnolia, Texas
High School: Magnolia West High School
Toney is a three-time all-district shortstop who signs with Tech as a senior at Magnolia West High School. She hit .652, has a .981 fielding percentage and stole 38 bases. A 5-foot-8 left-handed hitter, her accolades also include earning Magnolia West Team MVP, District MVP, and a three-time all-academic selection. She helped lead her team to the regional quarterfinals last season. Toney plans on majoring in Kinesiology and pursuing a career as a physical therapist.
Snider: "I couldn't be more excited about the addition of Hailey. She is a power left bat, with plus defense and arm. She is also a huge threat on the base paths. She will make a lot of noise in the Big 12."
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— Craig Snider ?? (@Coach_SniderSB) November 8, 2023
Position: Pitcher
Extra Innings Rank: 11th Overall Pitcher
Club Team: Texas Bombers-Smith
Hometown: Aledo, Texas
High School: Aledo High School
Gonzales, who was originally born in Lubbock, will be returning home to play for the Red Raiders. During her 2022 season at Aledo, Gonzales earned First Team All-State in 5A and First Team All-District. In that same season, Aledo finished as a state finalist with the help from Gonzales' 11 strikeout performance in the semifinals. Following an impressive 2022 season, Gonzales was named the 2023- 5A Most Valuable Player while also earning Academic All-District. While at Tech, Gonzales plans on majoring in Criminology.
Snider: "I've known Brenlee for some time now and I'm excited she will be wearing the Double T across her chest. She has a devastating change up and keeps hitters guessing."
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— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 8, 2023
Help us welcome @BrenleeGonzales to the Red Raider family! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/UYz8M309h5
Kiley Huffman
Position: Outfield
Extra Innings Rank: 19th Overall Outfielder
Club Team: Strykers-Esparza
Hometown: Alvin, Texas
High School: Alvin High School
Huffman signs with the Red Raiders from Alvin High School where she is a senior. While she was at Alvin, Huffman earned 1st Team Outfielder, Academic All District, TSWA Class 6A All-State 3rd Team Outfielder and One of Lone Star Preps Top Outfielder in the 2024 class. During the summer, Huffman hit over .400 while racking up 38 putouts and a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. In her 2023 season, Huffman hit over .500 with a .556 OBP and a .915 fielding percentage.
Snider: "Kiley has an explosive bat and a lockdown center fielder. She will compete straight away for playing time and is a great addition to our outfield unit."
ÂOfficially signed ??
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 8, 2023
Help us welcome @KileyHuffman4 to the Red Raider family! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/6ifmNJZqdS
Cassie Johnson
Position: Catcher/1st/Right Field
Extra Inning Rank: 17th Overall Catcher
Club Team: Iowa Premier-Dickel
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
High School: Ankeny High School
Johnson signs with the Red Raiders from Ankeny High School where she is a senior who is coming off an all-state season. A 5-foot-7 utility player, Johnson hit .505 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI as a junior to earn all-state and all-district. She also had a fielding percentage of .981. Her father, Jay Johnson, played baseball at Northern Iowa. Johnson, who also played basketball in high school, plans on majoring in psychology where she hopes to find a career in sports psychology or coaching.
Snider: "A phenomenal catcher and bat! She is one of those rare catchers that can play defense at a high level and hit for power. Cassie was a great pickup for the ball club."
ÂOfficially signed ??
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 8, 2023
Help us welcome @Cjsoftball34 to the Red Raider family! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/6ehG7V2FLG
Samantha Lincoln
Position: Pitcher
Extra Inning Rank: 17th Overall Pitcher
Club Team: Lady Sluggers-Huecker
Hometown: Brockton, Massachusetts
High School: Taunton High School
Lincoln is signing with the Red Raiders from Taunton High School where she is a senior. While at Taunton, Lincoln was named the 2023 Max Preps Player of the Year for Massachusetts, 1st Team All-American from Extra Innings and Boston Global Athlete of the Year. In addition to her accolades, in 2023, Lincoln threw 120.2 innings, giving up just seven runs, all with an ERA of .406 and an OBA of .077. In addition to softball, Lincoln also played basketball at Taunton. Lincoln plans to study in Early Children Education and one day become a teacher.
Snider: "Sam is a presence on the mound and will have the ability to bring the heat from the left side. I cannot say enough about Sam's ability to power past hitters but also create weak contact."
ÂOfficially signed ??
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 8, 2023
Help us welcome @SamLincoln2024 to the Red Raider family! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/GaTzPf37rq
Bailey Lindemuth
Position: Pitcher/3rd/Utility
Extra Inning Rank: 11th Overall Pitcher
Club Team: Strykers-Esparza
Hometown: Burleson, Texas
High School: Burleson Centennial High School
Lindemuth signs with the Red Raiders from Burleson Centennial High School where she is a senior. The Fort Worth native helped lead her team to a perfect 16-0 district record in her junior season, with an overall record of 27-6-1. She plans on majoring in business, with a minor in finance, and owning her own business one day.
Snider: "She does it all! Pitches, hits, plays different positions, and dominates at all of them! Bailey was a highly sought after recruit and we are excited she will be competing with our ball club for the next four years."
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ÂOfficially signed ??
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 8, 2023
Help us welcome @B_Lindemuth2024 to the Red Raider family! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/RXqOu7aUYT
Sydney Shiller
Position: Outfield
Extra Innings Rank: 18th Overall Outfielder
Club Team: Hotshots-Nelson
Hometown: Jourdanton, Texas
High School: Jourdanton High School
Shiller signs with the Red Raiders out of Jourdanton High School where she is a senior. A 5-foot-7 outfielder who hits from the left-side of the plate, Shiller earned all-state honors and is a three-time offensive player of the year in her district and a three-time academic all-district selection. She helped her team to the fifth round of the playoffs last season in her junior season. Along with softball, Shiller also competes in volleyball, basketball and track & field in high school and is involved in FFA along with being a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She plans on majoring in nutrition science at Texas Tech.
Snider: "An absolute bulldog in the outfield! Syd plays the game hard and is truly a 5-tool player. She will be a terror on the bases and at the plate for us."
ÂOfficially signed ??
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 8, 2023
Help us welcome @sydney_shiller to the Red Raider family! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/8E4dIB5vbr
Hailey Toney
Position: Shortstop
Extra Innings Rank: 10th Overall Infielder
Club Team: Hotshots-Nelson
Hometown: Magnolia, Texas
High School: Magnolia West High School
Toney is a three-time all-district shortstop who signs with Tech as a senior at Magnolia West High School. She hit .652, has a .981 fielding percentage and stole 38 bases. A 5-foot-8 left-handed hitter, her accolades also include earning Magnolia West Team MVP, District MVP, and a three-time all-academic selection. She helped lead her team to the regional quarterfinals last season. Toney plans on majoring in Kinesiology and pursuing a career as a physical therapist.
Snider: "I couldn't be more excited about the addition of Hailey. She is a power left bat, with plus defense and arm. She is also a huge threat on the base paths. She will make a lot of noise in the Big 12."
Officially signed ??
— Texas Tech Softball (@TexasTechSB) November 8, 2023
Help us welcome @ToneyHailey to the Red Raider family! #WreckEm pic.twitter.com/aknxUcfdCw
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