Lauren Holdsworth

Photo by: Mike Slade

Position:
Infielder
Height:
5-9
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Ladywood
Hometown:
Howell, Mich.

As a Sophomore (2019): In her first season in an Akron uniform, started 17 contest while making 24 appearances in the Zips lineup … on the year, slashed .212/.250/.293 … recorded 11 hits in 52 at-bats which included two doubles, three runs scored, and six RBI … tallied three walks, three hit-by-pitches, and a pair of sacrifice hits … in MAC play, tallied eight hits, one double, one run scored, and drove in four RBI … recorded her first Akron hit and run scored in the first game of the season against Morgan State … posted a multi-hit performance against Robert Morris and Miami … garnered a minimum of one RBI in three-straight contests, a season-best … in the field, recorded a .954 fielding percentage, 36 putouts, and 26 assists at third and first base.

At Eastern Michigan (2018): In her freshman season at Eastern Michigan, Holdsworth was the top newcomer on the Eagles roster after posting a batting average of .243, while ranking third overall on the team … On the year, Holdsworth knocked out 25 hits, 10 doubles, two home runs, and drove in 13 runs … In those statistical categories, she ranked third in, second, and fourth in the EMU lineup … Holdsworth was awarded the Nan Harvey Award, which was voted on by the Mid-American Conference's 12 head coaches.

High School: Holdsworth was a four-year letterwinner at Ladywood High School while serving as captain in her senior season … in her final year of competition, Holdsworth hit .547, tallied a .624 on-base percentage, notched 32 RBI and scored 31 runs … in her four years, Holdworth earned all-district and all-region honors and was named to the all-state first team as a senior … Holdsworth and company won two Catholic League Championships and made two appearances in the final four of the state tournament.

Personal: Daughter of David and Jackie Holdsworth … has one brother, Justin … father played club hockey for Bowling Green … majoring in exercise science.