Fr., Right, 5-8, Taylor, PA/Holy Cross
WEEK 16 STATS: 13 starts, 22.36 overall FA, .612 strike pct., .918 filled frames pct.
Saldi accounted for the circuit’s second-highest overall frame average (22.36) during Duquesne’s undefeated run through the Monmouth Hawk Flight Invite. The rookie right-hander filled frames at a 91.8 percent clip. She struck 82 times in 134 attempts (.612) and went on to clean up 40 of 42 non-split spare attempts (.952). Saldi averaged 9.31 pins per first-ball attempt and knocked down at least 9 pins on 84.3 percent of those shots. Finishing fifth overall on the tournament’s individual leader board, Saldi accounted for a 222.8 game average during Saturday’s six traditional team matches. She started traditional team play by rolling a 255 in a victory over St. Francis Brooklyn. Her 233-pin performance helped Duquesne to a 1,083-1,058 triumph over Fairleigh Dickinson later in the day. Saldi experienced even better results during the Dukes’ seven baker match victories. She averaged 22.45 pins per baker frame.