Florida Atlantic University Athletics
2021 Softball Roster
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Jersey Number 22
Gretchen Ebert
- Height:
- 5-4
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Parrish, Fla.
- High School:
- Lakewood Ranch
- Prev School:
- College of Central Florida
- Major:
- Communication
- Birthday:
- 10/15
Bio
Career Accolades
- 2021 C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll
- 2020 C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll
- Saw action in 34 games, 24 as a starer and the majority as a shortstop
- Had the ability to dazzle as a defender with outstanding arm strength and accurate throws
- Recorded a five-game hit streak and two doubles, the first against Winthrop and the second at WKU
- Was 1-for-2 four times and 1-for-3 four times
- Scored fife runs on the season and was 3-for-3 in stolen bases
- Was hit twice and placed one sacrifice bunt
- Ended the year with a .304 on base percentage
- Saw first start at shortstop against Wisconsin (2/7)
- Appeared in 20 games with 18 starts at shortstop
- Earned first hit in an Owl uniform during the first game of the season (2/7)
- Hit first RBI against Iowa (2/29)
- Recorded 27 putouts and 40 assists a piece with 75 chances
- One of 22 FAU softball players named to the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll
- After a successful sophomore season became an All-State selection, All-Mid-Florida Conference Tournament Team choice and Defensive Player of the Year
- Named to the All-America Team and Flo Softball Hot 100 in 2019
- Two-time All-Academic Team and Dean's List recipient
- Helped the Patriots claim their first state tournament title in program history in 2019
- Batted .379 with 59 RBI, 65 runs scored, 18 doubles, 17 stolen bases and six homers, while starting in all 69 games
- Matched a season-high five RBI on three different occasions during her sophomore campaign
- Also named All-Mid-Florida Conference Defensive Player of the Year after freshman season
- Freshman year stats include a .384 batting average, seven home runs, 10 doubles, four triples, 50 RBI, 52 runs scored and 18 stolen bases
- Started at shortstop for Lakewood Ranch HS
- Born on October 15
- Majoring in communication
- Daughter of Donna and Bill Ebert
- Played travel ball for the Clearwater Bombers
- Chose FAU because it was the school that made her feel the most welcomed and comfortable. She knew it was a school that could improve her softball skills, while still being able to focus on school. As a native Floridian, she loves being next to the beach
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