Fresno State Press Release
May 29, 2010

Badorine and Melloh to Leave Fresno State

Head softball coach Margie Wright announced the departure of Jody Badorine and Morgan Melloh from the program. Both student-athletes have decided to pursue other options and will not return for the 2011 season.

Badorine, (Madera, Calif.) a sophomore on this year's team, played outfield and pinch ran for Coach Wright in her two seasons. Badorine played in 78 games at Fresno State. She has decided to leave Fresno and the sport of softball for personal reasons.

"Jody informed us midway through the season that she won't be back next year," Wright said. "Jody stated that her plans were to leave Fresno and softball to pursue a career in working in her family business. We wish her the best."

Melloh has decided to return home to finish her education and softball career near her family after three years at Fresno State. Under Wright's guidance, Melloh, a junior left-handed pitcher from Fishers, Ind., became a freshman All-American in 2008. She was named the WAC Freshman and Pitcher of the Year that season and has earned All-WAC honors the past two seasons as well. She leaves Fresno State ranked in the top 10 in single-season and career records in nearly every pitching category, breaking numerous records.

"Morgan decided to go home and not finish her last year here," Wright said. "Fresno State did everything to help her grow as a student-athlete and to get a degree. It is unfortunate that she wants to go home and finish her collegiate career there. She is a great young woman and I wish her the best."

"I wanted to thank Coach Wright and Fresno State for giving me the opportunity to play college softball and further my education," Melloh said. "I also want to thank the fans for everything they have done. I really appreciate everything that I had while I was at Fresno State. I have decided to leave for family reasons. I want my family to see me play my last year and be closer to home to finish my education."

There will be no further comments from Coach Wright, Badorine or Melloh.