Softball Roster
Brandi Hawkins
| Number: | 14 |
| Position: | C/UT |
| Height: | 5'6" |
| Class Year: | So. |
| Major: | Arts and Sciences |
| Bats: | R/ |
| Throws: | R |
| Hometown: | Westminster, Colo. |
| Previous School: | J K Mullen High School |
Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because the minute I stepped onto campus, I knew that this is where I was meant to be. It was a feeling that I cannot really explain, but every time I hear other people talk about other schools, I get that same feeling and am so comforted to know that I chose such an incredible university. The fantastic academics and amazing softball program made my decision that much easier as well!”
On Coach Troyan: “Coach Troyan makes playing the game that we all love fun. He puts humor into practices but makes us work hard and become better players.”
On Lehigh softball experience: “The Lehigh softball experience means absolutely everything to me. I am honored to be able to play with each and every one of my teammates, and I hope to learn something from them every day. My Lehigh softball experience so far has meant learning new things about myself and finding ways to become a better athlete and person.”
As a freshman: Appeared in 23 games making nine starts… had six hits in 31 at-bats… was 2-for-5 with two RBI in league games with both hits and RBI coming against Lafayette.
In high school: Three-time first team All-State and four-time first team All-Conference selection…Four-time All-State Academic First Team…Graduated with a 4.1 GPA…Member of Spanish Honor Society… played in Colorado 4A and All-Class senior All-Star games… Five time ASA All-Star in summer ball.
Personal: Daughter of Brandon and Stephanie…Has three siblings: Mariena, Annabella, and Lilyana…enjoys playing basketball, reading, and volunteering at Children’s Hospital In Aurora, Colo.
CAREER STATISTICS
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Season
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Avg.
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GP-GS
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AB
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R
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H
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2B
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3B
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HR
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RBI
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BB
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SO
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SB-ATT
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2012
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.194
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23-9
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31
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3
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6
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0
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0
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0
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2
|
3
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7
|
0-0
|
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Total
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.194
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23-9
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31
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3
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6
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0
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0
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0
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2
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3
|
7
|
0-0
|
Getting to Know Brandi
Nickname: B, Bhawk, Bran
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh?: My favorite thing about Lehigh is the feeling of family I get in every aspect of my student-athlete life.
Major & Why: Behavioral Neuroscience because I want to go to nursing school and because the brain is fascinating!
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Biology Core I
Favorite Place on Campus: The walkway across from Taylor Gym
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Anyone in the country genre
Walkup Song: Bossy
Favorite Movie: Crazy. Stupid. Love
Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite Website: Pintrest
Favorite Pro Team: Denver Broncos
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Sarah Williams
Hobbies: Reading, Skiing, and Writing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Seventeen
Place I'd Like To Visit: Italy
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing
Dream Job: Labor and Delivery Nurse
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was assigned to me!
If I Didn't Play Softball, I Would Play: Basketball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give back to everyone who has given me something in my life, donate to those who are less fortunate, and buy a blue Ford Mustang.