17 Laura Parker
9/25/2006 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Career Stats
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy
Coach Murphy Says: "Lauren came in as an unknown to us as she transferred from Baylor in the summer. She was injured during the last summer ball tournament and really didn't get a chance to compete on a daily basis this fall. What we did see, however, was a very competitive athlete who has skills with the glove and bat. As a lefty hitter, she will fill a huge role for us offensively."
2006 Fall Highlights:
- Missed the fall season recovering from a knee injury
Baylor Highlights (2006):
- Played and started in 30 games at shortstop
- Hit .266 (21-of-79) with 11 runs scored, eight doubles and 10 RBI
- Went 1-for-4 with two RBI in first collegiate game against Wichita State (2/11)
- Went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and one RBI vs. Illinois (2/11)
- Recorded two five-game hitting streaks
Prep Highlights:
- Played three seasons at Port Neches-Groves H.S.
- Lettered in softball for one season at Monsignor Kelly Catholic H.S. in Beaumont, Texas
- Her team won the 2005 Texas TAPPS 5A State Championship
- Port Arthur Dream Team (2004-05)
- TAPPS All-State Selection (2004-05)
- TAPPS All-District (2005)
- TAPPS All-Tournament (2005)
- Led team with .511 batting average as a senior and .470 batting average as a junior
- District 20-4A Defensive Player of the Year (2004)
- Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team (2004)
- Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Honorable Mention (2004)
- Newcomer of the Year (2002)
- Club team Beaumont Blast Gold won 2005 AFA National Championship
Personal:
- Daughter of Joel and Tammy Parker
- Has one older brother, Jace
- Born on July 20, 1987 in Nederland, Texas
Career Game Highs:
Hits......................................2 (Two times) Last at Arizona State, 3/14/06
RBI........................................2 (Two times) Last vs. Long Island, 2/26/06
Runs..............................2 (Two times) Last vs. Northwestern St., 2/19/06
Home Runs......................................................................................None
Walks....................................1 (Three times) Last vs. Washington, 3/4/06
Longest Hit Streak......................................................5 (Two times) 2006
Parker's Career Statistics
Year Avg. Gp/Gs AB R H 2b 3b Hr Rbi Bb Sb-Att
2006* .266 30/30 79 11 21 8 0 0 10 3 5-7
Total .266 30-30 79 11 21 8 0 0 10 3 5-7
* Played at Baylor University in 2006
