SWCP Editor's note: Abby Ramirez-Battaglia grew up in Clearing, getting her start in softball with Clear-Ridge Little League. She attended St. Symphorosa School and graduated in 2009.
From our friends at St. Laurence High School:
"St. Laurence High School is proud to announce the hiring of Abby Ramirez-Battaglia as the school’s new head softball coach.
"St. Laurence High School is proud to announce the hiring of Abby Ramirez-Battaglia as the school’s new head softball coach.
"Ramirez-Battaglia brings a wealth of experience as both a high-level athlete and mentor to student-athletes. She most recently served five seasons as an assistant coach at DePaul University, where she helped lead the Blue Demons to a BIG EAST regular-season title and was a member of the BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year in 2021.
"She also previously spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at Northwestern University.
"Ramirez-Battaglia enjoyed a prolific playing career, including seven seasons of professional softball with the Chicago Bandits and Athletes Unlimited, competing against some of the world’s best players.
"At the University of Michigan, she was a three-time Big Ten champion and three-time All-Big Ten selection. She was also a member of Michigan’s 2015 national runner-up team.
"At Trinity High School in suburban River Forest, Ramirez-Battaglia was named the 2013 Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior after hitting 20 home runs in a single season. She currently ranks second in Illinois High School Association history in career hits.
"As a student, Ramirez-Battaglia was a four-time U-M Athletic Academic Achievement recipient and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Michigan and her master’s degree in sports administration from Northwestern in 2019.
“We are thrilled to welcome Abby Ramirez-Battaglia to the St. Laurence family,” said Tim Chandler, St. Laurence vice president of athletics. “Abby understands what it takes to compete at the highest levels of softball while also developing strong character and leadership skills. Her passion for the game and commitment to student-athlete development make her an outstanding fit for our program.”
"As head coach, Ramirez-Battaglia will lead a growing St. Laurence softball program that has enjoyed tremendous success during its first nine seasons. The Vikings have won five consecutive IHSA regional championships, four consecutive Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red Division championships and finished fourth in the state in Class 3A in 2025.
"Ramirez-Battaglia will begin working with players immediately in preparation for the 2027 season.
"I want to thank President Joe Martinez, Athletic Director Tim Chandler, and the entire Viking community for welcoming me and trusting me as the new leader of their softball program,” said Ramirez-Battaglia. “This opportunity is especially meaningful to me because of my connection to the school and community, and I look forward to building upon the strong foundation of the program. There is tremendous potential here at St. Laurence and I cannot wait to get to work."
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