After squatting behind home plate for five years, East Aurora'sMichelle Gumz got a different view of home plate last season - fromright field.
"I had played catcher since I was 9," Gumz said. "So it was alittle different being out there. It took me a while to getcomfortable. I was nervous for about half the season."
As an outfielder, Gumz hit .330 and was named to the All-UpstateEight team. This season, she is back behind the plate and hitting.538 with 16 RBI.
"I love playing catcher," Gumz said. "There's a lot of actionthere and you have control of the game."
Aside from her talents, Gumz's enthusiasm is what endears her tothe team.
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