Thunder Signs Gomez
June 5, 2006 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Rockford Thunder News Release
HOUSTON - Former Louisiana-Lafayette slugger Danyele Gomez has signed a contract to play with the Texas Thunder this season, as announced today by team owner Rabitt Blake.
During her four years at Lousiana-Lafayette, Gomez was a .359 hitter, while playing primarily left field for the Ragin' Cajuns. She became only the fifth student-athlete in UL-La. softball history to be named a three time Division I First Team All-American (2003, 2005, 2006).
"We are thrilled to have a player like Danyele join us in Texas," said Blake. "Gomez adds so much to our lineup because of her power and we look forward to seeing what she can do here."
The Metairie, La. native she set the Louisiana-Lafayette single season record for home runs (30), runs scored (77), total bases (199) and slugging percentage (.957). Gomez was named the Sun Belt's Triple Crown winner, had 32 multi-hit games, 17 multi-RBI games and is only the fourth player in NCAA history to reach 80 career home runs, hitting 83 total.
Gomez joins former college teammate Krystal Lewallen in Texas. Lewallen signed last week to play with the Thunder. Gomez and Lewallen are just two of five rookies to be on the Thunder roster for the 2006 season.
For more information on the Texas Thunder or to purchase tickets, please contact Aaron M. Moore, general manager, at (281) 403-2475 or amoore@thunderprofastpitch.com. The team's home opener is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7 at 7:05 p.m. with the Michigan Ice at the Big League Dreams facility in League City.
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