Humphrey Heading To ABAC
At Vidalia High School on Tuesday of last week, Emma Humphrey, a star hitter for the Indians, signed her letter of intent to play softball for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) Humphrey has been part of a great run at VHS as they made it to the Final 4 and went 23-9 in her senior season. Overall, the Indians were 104-35 over Humphrey's four years, were three-time Region Champions and three-time Final 4 participants. They also were the State Runner-up in 2021.
Humphrey was a force at the plate for the Indians. In her senior year, she had an average of .385 with 12 home runs and 46 RBI's. The 12 home runs tied the single season record and the RBI's is #3 on the all time list at VHS. She was named the 3AA Player of the Year and was named to the GACA All-State Team.
Over her career, she set the freshman home run and RBI records, was a four time All-Region selection, two time GACA All-State selection, had a .364 career average, is third all time in doubles with 32, second all time in hits with 142, and second all time in RBI's with 115, and tied for first in home runs with 21.
Humphrey said, “Ever since I was four years old, and started playing softball I told my dad that this is what I wanted to do with my life. It means the world to me to be signing my letter of intent and play college softball. I am thankful for all the support from my teammates, coaches, and the community. I really like the campus at ABAC and the players and coaches, they made me feel at home.”
VHS Head Coach Ben Beck stated, “This is a big day for Emma, and we are super proud of her and everything that she has accomplished. This a credit for all the hard work she has put in and all the things she has done for our program. She left her mark at Vidalia High School.”
ABAC Coach Mike Reed added, “We are getting a good hitter with Emma with all the offensive stats that she has accumulated over the last four years, but what I really like about her is her character on and off the field. I think she will fit right into our culture.”
