Season stats:
Batting average: .348
Runs: 30
Hits: 31
RBI: 35
Home runs: 10
Walks: 16
The Akron Racers drafted Ball State softball player Jennifer Gilbert on Monday during the National Pro Fastpitch draft.
The senior outfielder was the 10th pick and the first to ever be selected from Ball State.
“It was a dream of mine and a passion that I wanted to achieve someday,” Gilbert said. “In the back of my mind, I always thought it could happen and now it did. I’m very grateful and honored.”
Gilbert has a .348 batting average on the season while scoring 30 runs, 35 RBI, 16 walks and 10 home runs. She was named an All-American last season, the only All-American softball player in Ball State history.
Gilbert said she will complete her year at Ball State and possibly compete with Team Canada after Ball State’s season.
“It’s not so much as a relief, but it’s definitely a dream come true,” she said.
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