Senior Day: Amanda Schwartz
4/14/2020 5:00:00 PM | Softball
Amanda Schwartz was a four year member of the softball team
MACON, Ga. – Throughout the month of April, Mercer University athletics will feature each of the seniors who wore the Black & Orange during the shortened spring 2020 season.
The NCAA has indicated that spring sports seniors could receive an extra season of eligibility and return, as the 2020 spring season would have been their final year of competition, all student-athletes representing Bears baseball, softball, men's golf, women's golf, men's tennis, women's tennis, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, beach volleyball and track and field will receive their "Senior Day" this spring.
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The senior day spotlight continues with softball's Amanda Schwartz.
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About Amanda
Amanda is a four year member of the softball team. She appeared in 85 games in her career, including 64 starts. The Oak Park, Calif., native tallied 38 hits in her career, including three doubles, a triple and four home runs.
Schwartz's hard work and dedication to the program propelled her into the starting lineup last season when she started 49 of 56 games at third base. She set career highs in hits (27), doubles (3), RBI (13), walks (13) and runs scored (12) as a junior.
To start her senior season, Schwartz hit .269 (7-for-26) with two home runs, four RBI, four walks and two runs scored. She posted a perfect 3-for-3 performance with a solo home run against Dayton at the Mercer Invitational on Feb. 8 on the opening weekend.
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Coach's Thoughts
"Amanda took a chance on Mercer coming all the way from California, remarked head coach Stephanie DeFeo. "She developed into a great third baseman and hitter. Her ability to help us in the infield in two different positions was vital this year."
Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Softball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerUSoftball (Twitter), /MUSoftball (Facebook) and @MercerUSoftball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
The NCAA has indicated that spring sports seniors could receive an extra season of eligibility and return, as the 2020 spring season would have been their final year of competition, all student-athletes representing Bears baseball, softball, men's golf, women's golf, men's tennis, women's tennis, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, beach volleyball and track and field will receive their "Senior Day" this spring.
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The senior day spotlight continues with softball's Amanda Schwartz.
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About Amanda
Amanda is a four year member of the softball team. She appeared in 85 games in her career, including 64 starts. The Oak Park, Calif., native tallied 38 hits in her career, including three doubles, a triple and four home runs.
Schwartz's hard work and dedication to the program propelled her into the starting lineup last season when she started 49 of 56 games at third base. She set career highs in hits (27), doubles (3), RBI (13), walks (13) and runs scored (12) as a junior.
To start her senior season, Schwartz hit .269 (7-for-26) with two home runs, four RBI, four walks and two runs scored. She posted a perfect 3-for-3 performance with a solo home run against Dayton at the Mercer Invitational on Feb. 8 on the opening weekend.
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Coach's Thoughts
"Amanda took a chance on Mercer coming all the way from California, remarked head coach Stephanie DeFeo. "She developed into a great third baseman and hitter. Her ability to help us in the infield in two different positions was vital this year."
Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Softball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerUSoftball (Twitter), /MUSoftball (Facebook) and @MercerUSoftball (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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