Jessie Scroggins: National Pro Fastpitch Rookie of the Year 2018

Jessie Scroggins starred at Baylor University and was selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bandits in the 2018 National Pro Fastpitch draft. She made an immediate impact with the Bandits.

The rookie outfielder was all over the NPF Leader boards. She hit .412, with 3 home runs, 18 rbi's, 29 runs scored and 13 stolen bases. Those numbers earned her the NPF Rookie of the Year award.

Many times, rookies struggle for playing time before they eventually become regulars and even stars. Jessie jumped right into the action and looks to have a promising career. It will be fun watching her grow and develop.

She's also a great person. I had the pleasure of interviewing her earlier in the season. My interview is at On the Beat With Jessie Scroggins of the Chicago Bandits 2018.

For more info on Jessie and the Bandits, check out ChicagoBandits.com. Also check back here for continuing coverage.

Jessie Scroggins and me in Rosemont, IL-June 2018.

On the Beat With the Chicago Bandits 2018 (Interviews Part 2)

The Chicago Bandits hit a bit of a bump in the form of the USSSA Pride. The Bandits have lost 5 of the 6 games with the Pride this season. The Pride is now in 1st place at 18-1, while the Bandits at 19-5 are in 2nd place.

The losses to the Pride hurt a bit, but as expected, this NPF season is shaping up to be a 2 team race. In 3rd place are the Beijing Eagles at 11-16, followed by the Cleveland Comets at 7-18 and the Aussie Spirit at 9-24.
I wrote a more detailed piece on the Patch.com at On the Beat With the Chicago Bandits. (Yes, it is a very creative title.)

Thanks to the hospitality of the Bandits and the assistance from Media Relations Director Jason Lowenthal, I was able to interview 3 Bandits last weekend. Rookie shortstop Delaney Spaulding, rookie outfielder Jessie Scroggins and 1st baseman Megan Blank gave me their thoughts on a variety of topics. Ace fan Kenzie Parker also supplied a couple questions for Megan.

It's always fun for me to learn more about the great athletes of the Bandits. Whether I ask about game specific things, overall experiences, silly topics or anything else, the women always provide thoughtful answers. I enjoy getting some fun info from the women and I hope Bandit Nation enjoys it, too.

For more info on the Bandits, check out ChicagoBandits.com. You can also return here for recurring coverage all season. Lastly, you can see all of my interviews with the Bandits from 2013 to present on my Johngy's Beat Chicago Bandits YouTube playlist.