The first-ever 2030 Line Drive HOT 100 kicks off on January 27, 2025, with the deadline to send nominations being TOMORROW, Jan. 15 @ midnight EST

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We continue to spotlight outstanding 2030 players who are good candidates to make the HOT 100 and this talented athlete is another talented pitcher who can hit well too…

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First Name: MARGARET (“MAGGIE”)
Last Name: BETENBAUGH

City/ST: Union S.C.
Grad Year: 2030
Position(s): P/UT
GPA: 4.0

School: Union County
Club Team: Atlanta Vipers 12U – Trahan
Club Head Coach: Chad Trahan
Division age: 12U

Top Stats:

• .576 batting average, 2.88 ERA, .944 fielding percentage

Top Honors & Accomplishments:

• Competed in the USSSA FL/GA Summer All-State Games and won both the Big Bat and Power Pitching competitions.
• Honor Roll in school for seven years.
• Awarded Offensive and Defensive MVP for school volleyball team.

Scouting Report:

Margaret “Maggie” is a rare gem in the softball world, being a true utility. She can successfully execute all positions on the field and “has been an outstanding leader on our roster,” according to her club coach.

The 2020 grad has hit multiple over the fence home runs as she bats for power and boasts quick hands.

In the circle, Maggie has reached impressive speeds for her age, throwing a consistent average of 57-to-58 mph with a change-up of 42-to-43 mph.

Coach Trahan adds:

“Maggie’s athleticism and work ethic are unmatched. Whether she’s holding a softball or training in the fields of speed and agility and weightlifting, Maggie continues to turn heads across the Southeast. She’s the type of player who wants the ball, she does not back down from a challenge, and she is a strong competitor.”

“Maggie’s leadership skills are also commendable; she has a way to bring our team together when that unity is most needed, and she has a spirit about herself that the girls look up to.

“Her control and accuracy while pitching has been crucial in reinforcing our team’s defense,” says Coach Trahan.

Maggie is also a phenomenal student-athlete who is known in her school for stepping up and helping her classmates. Her teacher Mrs. Youngblood states “Maggie is a wonderful student who can be depended on to always do the right thing.”

Notable:

• Maggie is the younger sister of University of South Carolina pitcher Bailey Betenbaugh.
• Maggie’s older brother, TJ, also played high level baseball.

Quotable:

Coach Chad Strahan:

“Maggie’s siblings have become her mentors, along with many other female athletes, which has provided a drive in Maggie to excel. She has understood since she was young what it takes to play at a high level.”

“Maggie is always working to get better and is extremely coachable. She has a special love for animals, helping others and putting her problem-solving skills to work in challenging games and tasks.”