Jessica Laidlaw Freshman First Baseman/Outfield Bats: Right Throws: Right Kentwood, Michigan (Wyoming Kelloggsville)

College: 2001: A walk-on who will provide depth in the infield and outfield . . . Has good speed and will be utilized as a designated runner in certain situations . . . Adds to the team's overall speed . . . Will likely garner most of her playing time on the diamond in right field.

High School: A 2000 graduate of Wyoming (Mich.) Kelloggsville High School . . . Prepped by Tom Egeler . . . Participated four years in softball and two in soccer . . . Two-year varsity letterwinner in softball . . . Served as team captain in soccer during her junior and senior seasons . . . . Member of Spanish Club and National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of James and Mary Laidlaw of Kentwood, Mich. . . . Born 2/22/82 in Rochester, Minn. . . . Father is a maintenance supervisor and her mother's occupation is home daycare . . . Interests include watching movies, especially Beauty and the Beast . . . Oldest of three children . . . Played at the goaltender position as a member of the 2000 Ferris State women's soccer team . . . Criminal justice major.