The University of Mississippi Athletics
Grill Named To NFCA All-America Team
6/2/2010 | Softball
OXFORD, Miss. - Ole Miss senior Lauren Grill was named to the Louisville Slugger All-America third team by the National Fastpitch Coaches' Association on Wednesday. Grill was selected at the shortstop position and becomes the first two-time All-American in Ole Miss history.
A 2008 first-team All-America pick by Louisville Slugger, Grill started all 56 games at short for the Rebels in 2010. She led Ole Miss with a .443 batting average, eight home runs, 39 RBI and a .705 slugging percentage. Her .569 on-base percentage this season is the fifth-best mark in SEC history, while her 44 career homers are tied for sixth best in league history.
"It is an amazing honor for Lauren to be named an All-American for the second time in her career," Ole Miss head coach Missy Dickerson said. "It just shows what type of player she is and the talent she brought to our program."
The Tualatin, Ore., native literally rewrote the Ole Miss record book during her four seasons as a Rebel. Grill owns Ole Miss career records in hits, runs, RBI, walks, total bases, batting average, on-base and slugging percentage. She also ranks second in doubles, triples and home runs. In addition, she holds single-season Ole Miss marks for hits, runs, walks, total bases, batting average, slugging and on-base percentage.