Baylor Softball Adds Three to Signing Class
WACO, Texas – Baylor softball added three student-athletes in the 2023 signing class, announced by head coach Glenn Moore on Wednesday.
All three of the 2023 signees are from Texas. They are scheduled to enroll next fall and will be eligible for the spring 2024 season.
“Having to replace only one senior this year, we are certainly very happy with the additions of these three signees,” Moore said. “Each year we expect to add at least one pitcher, and we believe we have one of the best in the state. We will also increase our depth and athleticism on our infield with this class. These are great students, and it’ll be fun watching them make an impact in the Big 12 Conference.”
Leah Cran
Infield, Corpus Christi, Texas, W.B. Ray High School, Texas Bombers
Leah Cran joins the Bears out of Corpus Christi, Texas, and W.B. Ray High School. She played for the Texas Bombers under Scott Smith.
Cran is a three-time First Team All-District selection and won team MVP, while helping lift her team to an area championship in her sophomore campaign. She has hit above .495 in each season of her high school career and was named All-South Texas Second Team.
Off the field, Cran ranks in the top seven percent of her class, is a member of National Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society and is a three-time First Team All-Academic selection.
Lexie Warncke
Pitcher, East Bernard, Texas, East Bernard High School, Texas Bombers
Lexie Warncke joins the Bears out of East Bernard, Texas, and East Bernard High School. She played for the Texas Bombers under Scott Smith.
Warncke, a three-time East Bernard MVP, helped lead her team to back-to-back regional quarterfinal championships. She has pitched in 84 games in high school with a 1.39 ERA in her junior campaign. She also hit .448 with 47 hits and 35 RBIs that same season. Warncke was named Extra Innings First Team High School All-American for her work during the 2022 season.
Off the field, Warncke is a member of the National Honor Society and Texas Association of Future Educators and volunteers in the community.
Paige King
Infield, San Antonio, Texas, Antonian College Preparatory, Texas Sudden Impact
Paige King joins the Bears out of San Antonio, Texas, and Antonian College Preparatory school. She played for Texas Sudden Impact under Todd leach.
King, a first-team All-District honoree, helped lead her team to the 6A state championship in her junior season. That same season, she was also named All-State Honorable Mention and All-State Tournament Team. In her sophomore campaign, she hit .538 and was honored as the Offensive MVP.
Off the field, King is a member of the National Honor Society and was named to the Academic All-State team.
2023 Baylor Softball Signees
Leah Cran
Infield, Corpus Christi, Texas, W.B. Ray High School, Texas Bombers
Lexie Warncke
Pitcher, East Bernard, Texas, East Bernard High School, Texas Bombers
Paige King
Infield, San Antonio, Texas, Antonian College Preparatory, Texas Sudden Impact