Late Thursday, a Larissa signal appeared in the night. For a team that seemed to be losing team members at an alarming rate, it was a welcome sign. Who would it be? A pitcher? They need at least one of those. A catcher? All they’ve got now that Julia Crenshaw graduated is Stefania Abruscato. A middle or corner infielder? Could use some of them too? A proven power hitter? Definitely.
Fans didn’t have to wait that long, as Eastern Carolina outfielder Emma Jackson announced that she will join the Tigers for her final season of eligibility. This could be a great addition, as 64Analytics had ranked her as the fifth best available player in the portal as of May 21.