Jefferson’s Baluja commits to FIU

Posted Feb 4, 2010 by Nick Williams

Updated Feb 4, 2010 at 11:51 AM

Jefferson junior Reina Baluja has verbally committed to Florida International, Jefferson coach Eve Suarez said.

Baluja played at Plant last season, where she batted .362 with 17 hits, 16 RBIs, 18 runs and eight extra base hits, including three home runs. As an infielder, Baluja also recorded a .913 fielding percentage and went 2-0 on the mound with 20 Ks.

Meanwhile, Newsome coach Dawn Vanella said senior infielder Ally Ledenham has signed to Tallahassee Community College. Last season, Ledenham batted .296 with 24 hits, 18 RBIs, 13 runs scored and five doubles. She also owned a .983 fielding percentage.