Today was a big day for thousands of high school athletes across the nation as they signed their Letter of Intent to play college ball.Because it's Veteran's Day, many will wait until tomorrow or later as many high schools are closed, but for the No. 1 catcher in the FloSoftball 2016 Hot 100 , that moment takes place today asfrom Lafayette, Louisiana makes it official: she's going to be playing in the SEC next fall at Alabama!Before that, however, she'll try to help her school, St. Thomas More, win its third Class 4A state title in four years but first things first: today is a day to celebrate and we caught up with Bailey to talk about hits immensely important--and proud--day for the senior and her family.Note: if you're a senior and have a cool signing photo or video to send to us for possible publication, forward to: sarah.hoffman@flosports.tv. ****I committed in October of my sophomore year, in 2013.I knew the day would eventually come, but it sure seemed like it took forever!I am signing my NLI after school today.It will be more low-key. I'm signing with three of my classmates (baseball, golf and volleyball). We will take turns signing our NLIs, and we'll each have a table decorated with our college colors (and cookie cake!).I hope we go out to dinner tonight!I'm still amazed at how much "homework" the Alabama coaches did on me and my parents before they made an offer.Seeing the program up close and personal at my first camp freshman year was a "Wow" experience, but I was really blown away on my unofficial visit my sophomore year. The coaches, staff and players made me feel like I was already a part of the family. And, it has only gotten better since then.It's kind of crazy when I think about next year--playing softball for Alabama--a team that I have watched on TV for years! Of course, I could not have done any of this alone. My family has sacrificed so much for me to play softball--traveling all over the country for tournaments, driving four hours round-trip for practice, and annual trips to Colorado for lessons with my hitting instructor. My high school and travel ball coaches have taught me so much about the game and life in general. I really have been blessed over the years with excellent coaches. My teammates have encouraged me every step of the way, too, and have kept me grounded, too. The only way I can repay everyone who played a part in my success so far is by continuing to work hard, on and off the field.I have a good bit. I love my houndstooth pajama pants!My high school season starts in January and hopefully we can make it back to the state tournament.