Softball adds INF Makenzie Foster
June 19, 2024 | Softball
Syracuse stand-out enjoyed great freshman season
MADISON, Wis. – Adding to its impressive core of young players, Wisconsin softball adds Makenzie Foster to the roster, announced by Badger head coach Yvette Healy Thursday.
Foster finished up her freshman season with Syracuse, who sported a 28-23 overall record in the ACC. The five-foot-three infielder primarily played at second base.
"We're excited to add Makenzie Foster's speed, athleticism and competitive fire to the Badger softball program," said head coach Yvette Healy. Makenzie is a lefty slapper and middle infielder from Bill Conroy's Beverly Bandits program, who brings with her a year of ACC experience as a starting second basemen and lead off hitter at Syracuse."
The infielder provided an immediate impact for the Orange in her freshman season. She started in 44 of her 48 games played, and accumulated a .294 batting average in those games, the third highest on the team. In addition, Foster also demonstrated good plate discipline with her 19 walks making up a .396 on-base percentage. One of her standout moments came against conference opponent Georgia Tech, where she won the game on a walk-off double, the first double of her career.
Hailing from Columbus (Ind.), Foster enjoyed a fantastic high school career at Columbus East in Indiana. She posted a .535 career batting average and set a school record for stolen bases with 89. She also earned multiple All-Conference selections, an Indiana South All Star Team appearance, and a spot on the All-State First Team.
Foster finished up her freshman season with Syracuse, who sported a 28-23 overall record in the ACC. The five-foot-three infielder primarily played at second base.
"We're excited to add Makenzie Foster's speed, athleticism and competitive fire to the Badger softball program," said head coach Yvette Healy. Makenzie is a lefty slapper and middle infielder from Bill Conroy's Beverly Bandits program, who brings with her a year of ACC experience as a starting second basemen and lead off hitter at Syracuse."
The infielder provided an immediate impact for the Orange in her freshman season. She started in 44 of her 48 games played, and accumulated a .294 batting average in those games, the third highest on the team. In addition, Foster also demonstrated good plate discipline with her 19 walks making up a .396 on-base percentage. One of her standout moments came against conference opponent Georgia Tech, where she won the game on a walk-off double, the first double of her career.
Hailing from Columbus (Ind.), Foster enjoyed a fantastic high school career at Columbus East in Indiana. She posted a .535 career batting average and set a school record for stolen bases with 89. She also earned multiple All-Conference selections, an Indiana South All Star Team appearance, and a spot on the All-State First Team.
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