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   # 3 - Amanda Jager
Amanda Jager
Ferris State
Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Kalamazoo, Mich.

High School:
Comstock

Bats/Throws:
Right/Right

Height:
5-7

Position:
Infield/Outfield

High School: Two-time honorable mention all-state selection at Comstock High School under coach Heather Frederick . . . A 2005 graduate . . . Garnered all-conference accolades all four years, which included two seasons as a honorable mention honoree . . . Twice named to all-district and all-region squads . . . Played an integral role in leading CHS to one state championship appearance along with four Wolverine Conference and district championship titles . . . Went 12-0 in the pitching circle as a senior with a 0.94 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 74 innings of work . . . Hurled seven shutouts while only allowing seven earned runs in 12 contests in 2005 season . . . Batted .395 with 27 hits in 42 at bats to go along with 19 RBIs, six doubles, two triples and one home run . . . Registered a .978 fielding percentage and a .500 on-base percentage in final prep campaign . . . Competed four years in volleyball and was an all-conference pick two years.

Personal: Daughter of Brian Jager and Sue Sarters . . . Born 5/18/87 in Lapeer, Mich. . . . Her mother's occupation is an engineer . . . Has two sisters, one older (Adrienne) and one younger (Alexis) . . . Adrienne played both volleyball (2002) and softball (2003) at Ferris State . . . Nickname is "Jags" . . . Interests include art and the outdoors . . . Radiography major.

On Deck With Jager:
Why I chose Ferris State: strong Allied Health program and I loved the campus. I knew it was a good fit for me after I met the coach and the team
My role model is: my sisters
Favorite Music Group: anything country
I can't live without: ice cream
The motto I live by: Don't sweat the little things as they're all little things
My pregame ritual is: to focus
What has been the most thrilling sports moment of your life?: Winning a world championship in 2004
Something unusual about me is: I love to camp and fish
My advice to youngsters is: to practice, practice, and practice
When I step on the field I think: play hard
I can't live without: ice cream
If I could change one thing about softball, I would: eliminate change-ups!
My best non-athletic talent is: singing in the shower and drawing

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