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University of Illinois Athletics

2018 Softball Roster

17 Rowan McGuire

  • Position Catcher
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Downer's Grove, Ill.
  • High School Benet Academy
  • Prev School Georgia Southern

Biography

Senior - 2018

  • Illini Softball Spirit Award

Junior - 2017

  • Played in 19 games in her first season as an Illini, making six starts, mainly as the designated player or pinch hitter
  • .414 BA, 3 R, 12 H, 2 2B, 10 RBI, .483 slugging percentage, .486 OBP
  • Went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI vs. Marshall (May 20) in the NCAA Regional
  • Brought in the game-winning run on a RBI single in game one against Michigan State (April 15)
  • Went 2-for-3 with an RBI in three pinch hitting appearances at Iowa 
  • Saw her first action of the season at the Clearwater Spring Break Classic, going 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI

Freshman/Sophomore (at Georgia Southern) - 2015/2016

  • Spent two seasons at Georgia Southern, where she started 32 of the 53 contests she saw action in.
  • Saw action in 31 games as a sophomore, including 18 starts, mostly as the designated player.
  • Had four multi-hit games and scored multiple runs in two contests.
  • Ended the year with 16 hits, eight runs scored and five RBI.
  • Had two extra base knocks.
  • Reached base safely in 14 games.
  • Played in 22 games, starting 14 as a true freshman.
  • Hit .200 in 45 at bats.
  • Had two doubles and an RBI.
  • Tallied six runs, five runs, seven walks and stole a base. 

High School

  • Played all four seasons at Benet Academy.
  • Named All-State, All-Region, and All-Conference in 2014.
  • Hit .443 while slugging .713 as a senior with seven home runs.
  • Played travel ball for Beverly Bandits.
  • Won a national championship in 2012.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 17

    2017Junior

    Utility
    5'7"
    17
  • 17

    2018Senior

    Catcher
    5'7"
    17