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How Madison Perrigan got her nickname and became the best hitter in the AAC

Wichita State softball junior catcher Madison Perrigan has become the best hitter in the American Athletic Conference. Here's how she got her nickname of "Butters." By

Madison Perrigan has blossomed into the top hitter in the American Athletic Conference, but you won’t hear her first or last name at any Wichita State softball games or practices.

In her junior season, the WSU catcher leads the conference in doubles (14), home runs (9), total bases (92), RBIs (39) and walks (39). Perrigan also sports the best slugging percentage (.667) and on-base percentage (.480) of any AAC starter.

But when she’s up at the plate, her coaches and teammates won’t yell either her first or last name.