2024 Softball Roster

Ethan Wharton
Ethan Wharton

8 Ashley Focht

  • Year Senior
  • Position Pitcher/Infield
  • Bat/Throw R/R
  • Height 5-3
  • Hometown Harrisburg, Pa.
  • High School Susquehanna Township
  • Major Early Childhood Education

Biography

SOPHOMORE (2022) – Focht (30gp-29gs) was named to the Atlantic East Conference (AEC) Softball Weekly Honor Roll on April 11, after recording four hits (4-for-7) with six runs and two runs-batted-in (RBI) in a doubleheader sweep of Cairn University (W, 12-3 (5)/W, 10-8 on Apr. 5). She also earned the win (2-7) in the second game of the twin bill, holding the Highlanders to three runs on seven hits and a walk, while striking out six. At the plate, she finished the season with 14 runs and a dozen (12) RBI on a .329 (28-for-85)/.376/.341 (AVG/OBP/SLG) slash line. Meanwhile, in the circle, Focht finished with a 6.71 earned run average (ERA) and a 2-11 record by allowing 77 earned runs over 80.1 innings. She walked 35 and struck out 31.

JUNIOR (2023) - Focht (32gp-31gs) was a sensation on the mound and at the plate. She finished her junior season with a team-low 3.85 earned run average (ERA) while going 9-8 on the bump. She pitched 12 complete games and pitched 94.2 innings. At the plate she had 18 runs and a team-high 23 runs-batted-in (RBI) on a .324 (33-for-102)/.330/.343 (AVG/OBP/SLG). Focht finished the year with four stolen bases (4-of-4, 1.000).

SENIOR (2024) – Focht (29gp-23gs/7app-7gs) was a mention on the AEC Weekly Honor Roll on March 19. She finished her senior season in the circle with a 2-4 record and a 5.98 ERA over 43.1 innings of work. Focht held her opponents to 37 earned runs on 74 hits and a dozen (12) walks. She also struck out 12 while holding the opposition to a .374 AVG. At the plate, Focht batted .273 (18-for-66) with six runs, six RBI, and three stolen bases (3-for-4, 1.000). She finished her collegiate career tied for first all-time in sacrifice flies (T1st, 5) and tied for third in sacrifice hits (T3rd, 11). As a pitcher, Focht ranks among the program’s Top-10 all-time in walks per seven innings (7th, 2.24 BB/7), wins (T8th, 15), appearances (T6th, 50app), games started (T4th, 46), complete games (10th, 30 CG), and innings pitched (7th, 271.2 IP).

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Historical Player Information

  • 8

    2021Freshman

    P
    8
  • 8

    2022Sophomore

    Pitcher/Infield
    5'3"
    8
  • 8
    C

    2023Junior

    Pitcher/Infield
    5'3"
    8
    C
  • 8

    2024Senior

    Pitcher/Infield
    5'3"
    8