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Bold South Sports Announces Landmark Signing of Gamecock Baseball’s Meredith McFadden

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1 year ago

October 30, 2023

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Bold South Sports, a full-service sports marketing agency at the forefront of NIL representation, headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, proudly announces the historic addition of the University of South Carolina’s Meredith McFadden, the first and only female bullpen catcher for a Division 1, Power 5 baseball team, to its roster. McFadden was also named to the USA Baseball Women’s National Team Top 40 Roster in 2022 and 2023. This signing marks a unique moment in the NIL sports realm, further elevating Bold South Sports’ commitment to championing trailblazers and promoting ground-breaking narratives in college athletics.

Meredith McFadden’s journey into college baseball is a testament to her passion and determination. She embarked on her baseball career at the age of 4, and her love for the sport only grew stronger. Hailing from Olympic High School in Charlotte, N.C., Meredith stood out as the lone female on her high school’s baseball team, showcasing her exceptional skills and dedication. As she pursued her dream of attending the University of South Carolina, she reached out to the USC baseball program, offering her services as a catcher. Last summer, Meredith received a message from the director of baseball operations at South Carolina, inviting her to try out as a bullpen catcher. She eagerly seized the chance and was warmly welcomed into the Gamecocks’ baseball family. Since late August of 2022, she’s caught thousands of pitches from elite college pitchers. As the first female NCAA Division I bullpen catcher at a Power 5 university, Meredith’s story symbolizes the spirit of determination that defines female athletes in sports.

“Meredith isn’t just an elite talent on the field; she symbolizes the shattering of barriers and embodies the unwavering spirit and determination of female athletes,” said Tyler Jones, Founder and CEO of Bold South Sports. “Like so many others, we were inspired by Meredith’s remarkable journey, her courage, and her path to Columbia. We are honored to have Meredith on our team and can’t wait to share with the world what many of us already know: Meredith McFadden is special, and her name will undoubtedly become synonymous with baseball for many years to come.”

Launched in August of 2023, Bold South Sports is a South Carolina-based sports marketing agency that represents student-athletes and brands.

Bold South Sports has signed over a dozen student-athletes across South Carolina and proudly represents an equal number of female athletes as their male counterparts. Other Bold South Sports student-athletes include:

Adrian Anderson, sophomore golfer for the College of Charleston Women’s Golf team.
Darby Grigg, point guard for Coastal Carolina’s Women’s Basketball team.
Tyler Huff, the starting quarterback from Furman University.
Dean Mihos, sophomore shortstop for Coastal Carolina University’s baseball team.
Courtney Nix, libero for the Clemson University Volleyball team.
Maiya Parrous, a senior midfielder for the College of Charleston Women’s Soccer team.
Adaora Onwumelu, grad student forward for the College of Charleston Women’s Basketball team.
Zolten Osborne, the starting true freshman quarterback for Charleston Southern University.
Zach Reuland, the top-ranked senior college golfer in South Carolina, College of Charleston golf team.
Hunter Rogers, the All-SEC long snapper for the University of South Carolina football team.
Francesca Salvato, sophomore tennis player for the College of Charleston.
Jordan Simpson, a talented sophomore guard playing for South Carolina State University’s basketball team.
Domonique Thomas, the dynamic junior running back from Clemson University.
Titus Sandy Jr., a senior defender for Clemson University’s soccer team.
Brynn Whitehair, sophomore volleyball player for the College of Charleston.
Reagan Wells, sophomore cross country and track & field runner for the College of Charleston.