Taryn Hanley

Position:
IF
Class:
Junior
Major:
Anthropology
Hometown:
Bremerton, Wash.
High School:
King's West Christian

Why Lehigh? “I chose to come to Lehigh because of its rich softball tradition and strong academic reputation, and the chance to check out life in the east.”

On the NCAA Tournament experience: “Making it to NCAAs was a real honor and an unforgettable experience. It was really amazing to play against some of the best teams in the nation. The experience really showed us where we were as a team and what we needed to work on in the future, and motivated us to qualify again next year. “

As a sophomore… started 54 games at first base… boasted an impressive .995 fielding percentage… 10 of her 41 hits went for extra bases… homered and drove in three runs versus Army (4/28)… went 4-for-4 with a triple and two RBI versus Iona (3/25)… went 4-for-10 at the plate during Patriot League Tournament…as a freshman…started 47 games, primarily at first base…second on team with .322 average… led team with 13 doubles… doubled in tying run and scored go-ahead run in Patriot League championship game versus Army… batted .538 with five RBI in Patriot League Tournament… Patriot League Rookie of the Week (4/11)… 3-for-5 with bases loaded…drilled first career home run, a grand slam against Lafayette…In high school…four year team captain in softball…three time SeaTac league MVP… also played basketball and soccer… Personal: Daughter of Bryan and Carol Hanley… sister Kallyn (22)

Year Avg. GP/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB-SBA