In her two-year career with the Stratford Brakettes, Callie Piper put up solid offensive numbers, but it was on defense where she continued to excel. An outstanding catcher at Florida Atlantic University, where Manager John Stratton is the assistant coach for Brakettes legend Joan Joyce, Piper’s versatility was very evident as she played first base, third base and outfield in addition to her talents behind the plate for the Brakettes. The 5-foot-11 Piper, a native of Wichita, KS, played four years at FAU as the Owls dominated the Atlantic Sun Conference and earned four NCAA tournament berths. She posted a .311 average with the Brakettes as she came through with many key hits. Defensively, she threw out nearly 65 percent of the runners attempting to steal a base. One of the New York Juggernaut’s final cuts in 2004, Piper earned two First-Team ASA All-America berths with the Brakettes. At Wichita Northwest High School, Piper was a basketball and softball star.