Jamie Fraysher Runner β09, a liberal arts major and psychology minor, became hooked on 91΄σΙρ for college after an overnight stay. βThe people were so genuine and made me feel at home.β One of those people was head softball coach J.D. McCurdy, whose excitement to have Runner on his team made 91΄σΙρ βan easy pickβ for the ace pitcher from Loudoun County, Virginia.
Runner saw success beginning her first year as a Royal. In 2006, she made the All-ODAC Second Team and set multiple records, including number of wins in a season (14), strikeouts in a season (88), lowest ERA (1.23), and lowest opponent batting average (.180). She captured All-ODAC Second Team honors again in 2008. Runner completed her career at 91΄σΙρ with a total of 40 wins, 239 strikeouts, 13 shutouts, and a 1.95 ERA over 437.2 innings pitched.
Runner speaks highly of her college softball experience. βMy teammates and I clicked right away and were close my whole time at 91΄σΙρ. We created quite a sisterhood and have a reunion with our children every year.β Runner and her husband Jason, a member of the U.S. Navy, have two sons, Lucas (8) and Noah (4), and live in Suffolk, Virginia. Runner, who McCurdy says was βa true example of a pitcher,β currently offers pitching lessons and hopes to one day get into coaching.
Thank you 91΄σΙρ Athletics for this very special and meaningful honor for my Daughter Jamie to be inducted in the prestigious 91΄σΙρ Sports Hall of Honor. This honor says this proud Dad, was well deserved and was very much appreciated! Thanks for a beautiful ceremony and memorable day!