Lady Gator Team:  Miken Lady Gators

Age:  17  (1/10/91)

Positions:  P, 1B

Bats:  Right        Throw:  Right

Height: 5’5"      Weight:  150

High School:  Jupiter High School

GPA:  3.8    Graduation Year:  2009

Softball History:  Heather has played with the Lady Gator’s travel program since age eight.  Highlights include playing for two national championship teams, (FAST Nationals 2003 & 2004) Through the beginning of the 2006 travel season, Heather had been a player for Lady Gator travel teams that had amassed 42 tournament championships.  Heather is a pure power pitcher reaching mid-60's with her rise and fastballs.  While her speed can be overpowering, the ball movement and location of her 6 pitches make her very a very difficult to hit.   

 Other:  Heather is the daughter of Gregg and Monique Simpson.  Her father Gregg, has managed the Gator travel team since her nine year old season.  Heather has an older sister, Amanda, that played travel softball with Gardens and Dwyer High School, where she was a Palm Beach Post all area team catcher.  Heather is currently in her sophomore year of high school.  As a freshman she pitched for the Jupiter High School varsity team recording 6 shutouts in 8 starts. 

Favorite Highlight:  Throwing an 7 inning, 12 strikeout, shutout over the Diamond Dusters in the 2004 FAST National 12 & Under championship game. 

Personal Goals:  To play college softball and pursue a career in medicine.