Baylor Softball Adds Five to Signing Class

WACO, Texas – Baylor softball added five student-athletes in the 2024 signing class, announced by head coach Glenn Moore on Wednesday.

Three of the 2024 signees are from Texas, while one hails from Mississippi and one from Colorado. They are scheduled to enroll next fall and will be eligible for the spring 2025 season.

“We’ve addressed every need except catching in this class,” Moore said. “We believe in recruiting highly competitive athletes from winning programs. That means we recruit winners who hate to fail and are willing to pay the price success demands. Although this likely will not complete the 2024 class, it is a great foundation in replacing a very successful class of seniors.  Thank you to my staff for working tirelessly in the recruiting process to bring in these new Bears.”

Karynton Dawson

Outfielder, Beaumont, Texas, Hardin Jefferson High School, Hotshots National Nelson

Karynton Dawson signs with Baylor out of Beaumont, Texas, and Hardin Jefferson High School. She played club ball for Hotshots National Nelson under head coach Nathan Nelson.

As a two-sport athlete, Dawson competed in both track and field and soccer during her high school career. She was named the All-District MVP for softball during the 2023 season. She was also a state finalist in the triple jump in 2023 and was named the Southwest Texas Female Athlete of the Year for track and field.

Off the field, Dawson is a member of student council and the National Honor Society.

Gigi Lindsey

Outfield, Smithdale, Miss., Parklane Academy, Mississippi Bombers Gold

Gigi Lindsey signs with Baylor out of Smithdale, Miss., and Parklane Academy. She played club ball for Mississippi Bombers Gold under head coach Greg Gatlin.

She helped lead her team to five state titles and one runner-up appearance, with an overall high school record of 174-26. As a 2023 team captain, she also set school records in starts, wins and championships. She received multiple all-state and all-conference honors and was the 2023 Mis-South Association of Independent Schools All-Star MVP.

Off the field, Lindsey was a member of the student council, garden club and FCA. She also volunteered and was a member of the Mu Alpha Theta honors society.

Faith Piper

Infield, Katy, Texas, Cinco Ranch High School, Texas Sudden Impact

Faith Piper signs with Baylor out of Katy, Texas, and Cinco Ranch High School. She played club ball for Texas Sudden Impact under head coach Todd Leach.

She helped lead her team to three-straight winning seasons, with an area championship in 2022 and a bi-district championship in 2023. She was named the team’s defensive MVP in 2021 and 2023, while also picking up three-straight Gold Glove honors. She compiled over a .400 batting average in each season.

Off the field, Piper is a member of the FFA, FCA and National Honor Society. She volunteers for the Katy Wolfpack Special Olympics, National Charity League and Cougars Achieving through Service.

Savanna Pogue

Outfield/Utility, Crawford, Texas, Crawford High School, Buzz 18U Waller

Savanna Pogue signs with Baylor out of Crawford, Texas, and Crawford High School. She played club ball for Buzz 18U Waller under head coach Trey Holdbrook.

She helped lead her high school team to a state championship and two state runner-up appearances, while picking up three-straight district championships. As a three-sport athlete in track and field, volleyball and softball, she picked up numerous first-team all-district honors. She was named newcomer of the year for softball in 2021, offensive MVP in 2022 and defensive MVP in 2023. She hit .638 with 13 doubles, 11 triples and seven home runs with 22 stolen bases.

Off the field, Pogue was a member of FCA, Beta Club and UIL. She also volunteered with the Beta Club and softball and track organizations.

Sadie Ross

Pitcher, Carr, Colo., Eaton High School, Triple Crown 18 Gold

Sadie Ross signs with Baylor from Carr, Colo., and Eaton High School. She played club ball for Triple Crown 18 Gold under head coach Dave King.

Ross helped lead her team to three state championships over the course of four years. She compiled 324 strikeouts over three seasons while only allowing 38 walks. During her first season, she was named the 3A player of the year, while picking up first-team all-state and all-conference honors in all-three seasons of play. In the 2023 season, she was named the 3A player of the year again while garnering academic all-state honors and was named the state tournament MVP.

Off the field, Ross was a member of the FFA and volunteered as an athletic trainer for wrestling tournaments.

2024 Baylor Softball Signees

Karynton Dawson

Outfielder, Beaumont, Texas, Hardin Jefferson High School, Hotshots National Nelson

Gigi Lindsey

Outfield, Smithdale, Miss., Parklane Academy, Mississippi Bombers Gold

Faith Piper

Infield, Katy, Texas, Cinco Ranch High School, Texas Sudden Impact

Savanna Pogue

Outfield, Crawford, Texas, Crawford High School, Buzz 18U Waller

Sadie Ross

Pitcher, Carr, Colo., Eaton High School, Triple Crown 18 Gold