Watsonia North’s Keeley Harrison a state rep in softball, baseball

At just 15, Keeley Harrison has already represented Victoria in two different sports. And she has plenty of determination, overcoming disappointment to help her state to a bronze medal.

Keeley Harrison has respresented Victoria in softball and baseball.

Keeley Harrison is a Junior nominee for the Leader Local Sports Stars awards.

Age: 15

Sport: Baseball

Suburb: Watsonia North

Club name: Watsonia Baseball Club

Coach/manager: Allie Bebbere, Jim Stambanis

What position do you play?

Pitcher, second base and outfield.

How did you get involved in this sport?

I started playing softball at age 11 and wanted to do something during the winter to improve my skills so I was referred to Watsonia Baseball Club.

What has been your biggest success?

My biggest success was representing two different sports at a state level in the under-15 girls softball team and the youth women’s baseball team in 2019.

Describe your training routine

During 2018/19 I trained between 4-5 times a week, concentrating on both skills and fitness with some gym work. These training session were done during our typical hot summers.

Describe the toughest challenge you’ve faced in your sport

Making errors during the national youth women’s tournament playoff for the bronze medal and then picking myself up when asked to pitch and assisted our team in winning the game.

What do you love most about your sport?

I enjoy playing a team sport where there are lots of opportunities for both girls and boys.

I love travelling to different states that I would not normally get the chance to.

What is your ultimate sporting goal?

To one day represent Australia in baseball.

‘I couldn’t have done this without …’

I could not have done this without my parents, who drive me to every game and training session across the country, supporting me at every tournament.

Also, all of my coaches and mentors across both softball and baseball, who have helped me along the way.

Thanks to our partner Gold 104.3.