2026 Softball Roster
McKillop, Grace
Jersey Number 16
Grace McKillop
- Height:
- 5-8
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- RHP
- Bats/Throws:
- R/R
- Hometown:
- Issaquah, Wash.
- High School:
- Issaquah HS
Bio
AS A SOPHOMORE AT BRYANT (2025)
- Made 23 appearances in the circle, including 10 starts
- Compiled a 4-7 record and a 5.69 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 64 innings pitched
- Logged a trio of complete games, including one in the America East Tournament semifinals
- Struck out five or more batters three times, including a season-high six strikeouts against Maine
- Threw 2-2/3 scoreless innings against USC Upstate, but was not awarded a decision
AS A FRESHMAN AT BRYANT (2024)
- Named to America East All-Rookie Team
- Tallied 23 appearances from the circle, including 11 starts
- Turned in a 10-5 record, a 3.49 ERA and one save
- Struck out 42 batters in 84-1/3 innings pitched and held opponents to a .271 batting average
- Registered four complete games, including one in her collegiate debut against Coppin State
- Struck out seven and yielded just three hits and two runs (1 earned) against the Eagles
- Struck out a season-high eight batters against Maine
HIGH SCHOOL
- Prepped at Issaquah High School for coach Brie Baumann
- Earned defensive most valuable player laurels to cap senior season
- Recorded more than 200 strikeouts across prep career
- Also lettered in basketball for the Eagles
- Played travel ball with Suncats organization
PERSONAL
- The daughter of Andrea and Scott McKillop
- Has an older sister, Ella, and a younger brother, William
- Maintained a 3.63 cumulative grade point average at Issaquah High School
- A marketing major at Mercer
GET TO KNOW GRACE
- Hobbies include paddle boarding, hanging out with friends, spending time with family, trying new restaurants and going to the beach
- Loud chewing is at the top of her list of pet peeves
- Go-to snack is pickles
- Favorite scent is Christmas tree scented candles
- Has a fear of bugs
- Names her parents as her heroes
- Favorite movies are The Proposal, Practical Magic, Save The Last Dance, 10 Things I Hate About You and Couples Retreat
- Favorite color is pink
- Favorite food is dumplings and her favorite dessert is mango sticky rice or fro-yo
Mercer 38, Citadel 0 | Postgame Press Conference (9/20/25)
Saturday, September 20
Mercer v U.T. Martin VB Highlight Reel: 9/20/2025
Saturday, September 20
Mercer v North Dakota VB Highlight Reel: 9/19/2025
Saturday, September 20
Mercer v West Georgia VB Highlight Reel: 9/18/2025
Friday, September 19
