STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Mia Haynes, a dominant force in the circle for Stony Brook, concluded an exceptional collegiate softball career in 2024 and returns to the program as a student assistant coach for the 2025 season. In her role, Haynes will work with Stony Brook's pitching staff, assist with on-campus recruiting, provide software support, help organize community service initiatives and play a role in camps and clinics.
"Mia brings excellent game knowledge, a competitive spirit and familiarity with our program to our coaching staff," head coach
Megan T. Bryant noted. "Our players will benefit immensely from Mia's insight and playing experience. Coaching is her passion and future, and we are thrilled that she has joined us."
As a senior, Haynes recorded a 14-9 record over 33 appearances (28 starts), leading the team with 165.1 innings pitched. She struck out 139 batters, held opponents to a .228 batting average, and posted a 3.48 earned run average with a 1.31 WHIP. Among her 12 complete games were four shutouts, including one combined shutout.
Haynes also had a remarkable junior season, earning a spot on the CAA All-Tournament Team and being named CAA Pitcher of the Week twice. She led the team in multiple categories, including wins (19), innings pitched (184.2), and strikeouts (103), while boasting a 3.11 earned run average. Her contributions helped propel the team deep into the CAA Tournament, where she pitched a record 36.1 innings across six appearances, including a complete-game shutout against top-seeded Delaware.
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