Who are you?  I am a 16-year-old sophomore from Northern New Jersey playing for

Whippany Park High School. I am hard-working and ambitious, I love the outdoors, and am

into health and fitness.

How did your softball journey begin? The first days of hitting a ball with a bat began at the

age of 7 in September of 2016, playing wiffle ball with my dad. One year later at 8, I signed

up for recreation softball.

What are your greatest strengths as a softball player? I am hard working and dedicated in

becoming the best me that I can be. I think I am good on both, defense and offense, but, I

have to give the edge to hitting.



What kind of hitter are you and what are your most recent offensive stats? When I do well, I

am a line drive, gap to gap hitter that hits for power, as well as average. This past Fall, in 87

plate appearances and 76 at bats, I had 32 hits, 49 total bases, 28 RBI’s with 26 runs

scored. I batted .421, .477 on base %, .645 slugging, 1.121 OPS, .433 BA on balls in play,

and was 12/12 in stolen bases.

What is your favorite sports memory and greatest achievement?  My greatest experience

was being selected to represent Team New Jersey for the 12U USA 2022 USA All-American

team. Playing at OGE Energy Field in Oklahoma, the same field where the NCAA College

World Series takes place will always be remembered because there are great D1 softball

players who never get that chance. Makes it very special to me, especially now.

How do you handle adversity and even failure? If it’s a mistake on the field, I take a deep

breath and try to move on and get past it. Anything else that involves people, I am taught to

put and leave any negativity aside and behind me.

How would your teammates and friends describe you?  Most will tell you that I am hard

working, focused and ambitious.



Who is your role-model and or idol and why? Mom and dad are my role-models for what

they do and teach every single day. They have taught me good morals and good work ethics

which is helping to shape the person I am now and who I will become in the future.



If you could spend a day with any softball player, former or current, who would it be and

why? Maya Brady for sure because we have some things in common. Like myself, she is of

mixed race and she played travel ball for the Batbusters as a Shortstop. There was an episode on

YouTube,called, ”Game Ready”, if I remember correctly, where she had tears in her eyes

talking about some of her struggles coming up. Would love to talk to her more about that

and more!

What is your softball dream/goal? My goal is to work hard getting to the D1 level while

getting a great education.



When deciding on what college team to play for, what are the most important things you’re

looking for? Is it location, academics, conference, championship-winning history, school

reputation, coaching staff, team chemistry, weather, school colors etc.? I do not want to go

where it's cold and snowy a lot. Some coaches are not so nice, so the

coaching staff is important to me. Academics are an important factor as well.



What is your favorite jersey number and why did you choose it? I have always like #2

because Derek Jeter was a favorite. I never seem to get that number because someone

always has it…lol



What other hobbies do you have to balance out softball and your personal life? I like track,

swimming, gymnastics and anything outdoors. Every year that goes by though, I seem to

focus more and more on softball. I do it by choice, but, you have to if you are serious about

playing at a high level because as you move up in age, the girls get better and are really

dedicated to the game.



Who would you like to thank for your softball achievements and support? My mom and dad

are an easy first for all they sacrifice in getting me everywhere. The time, the equipment,

their moral and mental support, and much more. I appreciate all the good coaches who

believed and supported me.



Additional Information About Jaeden

Walk up Song: None at this time

Favorite Food: Steak

Favorite Song:  Hotel California

Favorite Music Artist: Drake

Favorite Sports Team: Yankees

Favorite Sports Celebrity: None

Favorite Movie: None

Favorite Sports Movie: None

Favorite TV Show: Gossip Girl

Favorite Book: One of Us Is Lying

Favorite Travel Spot: Jamaica

Favorite Quote: “You don’t decide your future. You decide your habits and your habits decide your future.”

Additional Quotes About You:

1)Former Coach said, "She plays like a silent assassin.”

2)Former Coach said, "She can hit the ball as hard as girls that have 40 pounds on her.”

By: Allen Goodwin, Legacy & Legends Softball, 16 April 2025

www.legacyandlegendssoftball.com

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