LAST SCHOOL: Played two seasons at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tenn., under head coach Andrea Mangrum…Compiled a 2-4 record with a 3.89 earned run average and 20 strikeouts in 2009…As a freshman, Boyd ranked second on the team in wins (seven), ERA (3.02), complete games (eight), shutouts (two), innings pitched (109) and strikeouts (59).

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterman at Dade County in Trenton, Ga., under head coach Jill Higdon…Selected All-Region and All-State and Best of Preps by the Chattanooga Times Free Press from 2003-06…Helped lead Dade County to the 2004 Class 2A Georgia state title…Named to the North/South All-Star team in 2007.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Tony and Kelley Boyd…Born May 18, 1989