FLORENCE - Francis Marion softball coach Stacey Vallee has announced the addition of Spring Valley High School product Rayna McClinton to the Patriot roster for the 2010 season.
A 5-7 right-handed pitcher, McClinton is transferring to FMU from Chipola College and will have two years of eligibility.
This past spring, she compiled a 9-3 pitching mark with a 0.75 earned run average and 123 strikeouts in only 84 innings. She tossed six shutouts and opponents batted only .128 against her.
She was named to the Panhandle Conference first-team All-Conference squad as well as earning FCCAA Gulf District All-Tournament Team recognition.
McClinton played her freshman year at the University of Memphis, posting a 5-5 record with one save and a 5.56 ERA. Opponents managed only a .186 batting average against her, and she led Conference USA in fewest hits allowed.
“Rayna is a player who will bring us experience on the mound,” Vallee said. “She moves the ball well and throws hard from the right side. She is also brings some in-state talent to FMU, which we always like. She is going to be a great addition to our program in general and to our pitching staff in particular. We are happy that she has decided to choose FMU to continue her career.”

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