LMU Athletes Hall of Fame
Amanda Haynes Comparato was a four year starter at first base for the Lady Railsplitters. She adjusted quickly to the college game and positively impacted the teams she played with every time she walked on teams the field. Her high energy and enthusiasm, great attitude, and mental and physical toughness were characteristics she brought with her from Halls High School and undoubtedly possesses today
Amanda still ranks in the top 10 all-time in several offensive and defensive statistics. Among them are: 1st in Most Chances (1,752) and Most Putouts (1,664); 2nd in Most Double Plays Turned (39) and Fielding Percentage (988); 5th in Home runs (31); 6th in Most Games Started (210), Runs Scored (113), Total Bases (310) and Most Walks (62); 8th in Most Games Played (211) and RBI (109); and 9th in Hits (182) and Doubles (35).
Her outstanding accomplishments were recognized by the Gulf South Conference three times when they named her All-GSC. Amanda was also an All-Academic performer, recipient of the team Golden Glove Award and the B Frank Turner Award for the most distinguished combination of athletic prowess, academic success and community involvement.
Amanda and husband Mike Comparato, '02, live in Knoxville, Tennessee, and are the parents of Colby, Miles and Finley. Her hobby is watching her boys play travel baseball.
"The effort and time I invested in a game I love was valued enough to earn this recognition and it is a privilege" -- Amanda Haynes Comparato
"Haynze, we share so many memories close to my heart that I could never just choose one to focus on. I could always count on you on and off the field. The majority of my best memories are with teammates here today. Amanda, congratulations on this well deserved honor and welcome to the club!" -- Lacy Serman Farmer, '03, teammate
"Amanda was a great first baseman - she scooped up balls like a vacuum. If it was close, she was going to save an out for us!" -- Nicki Miller-Shultz, '01, teammate
