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SB Position Preview: Outfielders

ABILENE - The Wildcats clinched a postseason berth in their final game of the regular season in 2021 and the team is looking to make that next step as they make the transition to the WAC. ACU has an abundance of youth and a new-look roster as they step into 2022 primed for success. 

The outfield will get a complete makeover this spring with the addition of a JUCO transfer as well as a few key freshman looking to make an immediate impact. The Wildcats are young, fast, and ready to prove themselves. This group can provide weekly web gems in the field in addition to some excitement at the plate and on the base paths. 

Offensively, our outfield boasts a lot of speed and versatility. Swinging predominantly from the left side of the plate, we're looking for this group to set the table and wreak havoc on the basepaths.
Hitting coach Jessica Twaddle
Alivia Benavidez media day shoot
#3 Alivia Benavidez

Alivia Benavidez | Fr. | OF | R/R | 5-9 | Salem, Ore. / South Salem HS

  • Named first team all-league outfielder as a sophomore and senior
  • Earned second team and third team all-state selections
  • Member of a team that made first round playoff appearances in her freshman and sophomore seasons
Sadie Eichelberger media day shoot
#8 Mercedes Eichelberger

Mercedes Eichelberger | Jr. | 5-6 | L/R| OF | Tremonton, Utah / Salt Lake CC

  • Second team All-American (2021)
  • First team All-Conference
  • Second team Academic All-American
  • Team made nationals appearances in 2019 and 2021
  • Started all 56 games in 2021, hit .484 with 88 total hits
Isabel Martinez media day shoot
#9 Isabel Martinez

Isabel Martinez | Fr. | 5-5 | L/L | OF | Dale, Texas / Cedar Creek HS

  • Hit .513 as a senior with a .612 OBP and a 1.103 SLG
  • Team Captain - 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Diamond Thief Award - 2018, 2021
  • Academic All-District - 2018, 2019, 2021
  • Golden Glove Award - 2019
  • All-District Honorable Mention - 2019
  • Batting Champ Award - 2021
  • First Team All-District - 2021
  • Austin Area All-Star South Team - 2021
Mckenley Clark playing left field against Odessa College
#18 Mckenley Clark

Mckenley Clark | Fr. | 5-7 | L/R | OF | Waco, Texas / Midway HS

  • Lettered in softball and volleyball
  • Earned a first team all-district honor
  • All-State Academic
Miranda Davila media day shoot
#25 Randi Davila

Miranda Davila | So. | 5-2 | L/R | OF | Belton, Texas / Belton HS

Career Highs

  • Hits: 1 (five times; last at McNeese, 4/17/21)
  • Runs: 1 (six times; last vs. UIW, 5/2/21)
  • Runs Batted In: 2 (at Houston Baptist, 3/12/21)
  • Walks: 1 (six times, last vs. SFA, 4/2/21)
  • Stolen Bases: 1 (three times, last vs. UIW, 5/2/21)

 

As a Freshman (2021)

  • Appeared in 31 games making 18 starts
  • Tallied five hits and six walks in minimal plate appearances
  • Had a season-high 2 RBI at HBU
You will see almost all new faces in the outfield yet each one is eager to go out and make an impact immediately. They will be aggressive, attacking each ball that comes their way while making accurate throws to give our infielders plenty of chances to make outs at the bases.
Defensive coach Caty Reeves