2020 Softball Roster

Tom Lynn
Tom Lynn
Jack McLaughlin

32 Heather Rudnicki

  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Madison, Wis.
  • Highschool Verona Area High School

Biography

Awards and Honors: 2018 &2019 Academic All-Big Ten

2019: Played in 43 games, starting seven … used primarily as a pinch runner, scoring 10 runs and going a perfect 5-5 on stolen base attempts … while in the outfield, Rudnicki recorded a perfect fielding percentage … recorded first career triple against Purdue (4/26)

2018: Played in 41 games, starting 13 primarily in right field …  finished the season with 10 runs, five hits and three walks … stole a career-high two bases against San Diego (3/11) … recorded a three-game hitting streak from March 10th to March 25th … had nine stolen bases off 10 attempts

2017: Appeared in 38 games, primarily as a pinch runner … scored nine runs for the Badgers in her rookie season … scored Wisconsin’s second run in its 3-0 win over Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament (5/11) … successfully stole one base in five separate games … one of only seven Badgers to steal a base at the Big Ten Tournament … recorded a hit against FGCU (2/25)

High School: Four-year letterwinner and starter for Verona Area High School, coached by Todd Anderson … helped team to regional championships as a freshman and sophomore … twice-named First Team All-Conference… named team Defensive MVP as a sophomore and Defensive MVP as a junior … third-team All-State as a sophomore and first-team All-State as a senior … served as team captain her junior and senior seasons … lettered twice in volleyball, winning two conference championships, and lettered twice in basketball, winning the 2016 Wisconsin State Championship … played club softball for three years with the Wisconsin Bandits

Personal: Parents are Karin and Pat Rudnicki … has one sister, Amie (16) … valedictorian of her graduating class with a 4.0 grade-point average … intends to major in business … aunt Connie Rudnicki played golf at Wisconsin from 1979-1983
 

Why Wisconsin?

"It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to be a Badger.  I will be a fourth generation Badger in my family and I can’t wait to continue the tradition. I have the opportunity to play at the next level while receiving a phenomenal education as well, all while staying close to home. There is no other university and team I would rather cheer for and be a part of.  On Wisconsin!"

Off the Field with Heather

A non-athletic talent I have is: Singing

One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Skydive!
Favorite quote: "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary"
Most memorable softball achievement or favorite softball moment: Robbing a homerun my junior year in high school to win conference!
Greatest fear: Spiders
What song would you put on the soundtrack to your life? Cruise by Florida Georgia Line
If you could be a member of any TV-sitcom family, which would it be? Modern Family, I want to be Lily's sister!
What is your favorite movie line or scene? "You're killing me smalls!" -The Sandlot
What is your favorite book? Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Favorite UW athlete? Ben Brust
Favorite athlete? Kris Bryan

Statistics

Season:
2020

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 32

    2017Freshman

    OF
    5'7"
    32
  • 32

    2018Sophomore

    OF
    5'7"
    32
  • 32

    2019Junior

    OF
    5'7"
    32
  • 32

    2020Senior

    OF
    5'7"
    32