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John Carroll University Athletics

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2025 Softball Roster

Jose Figueroa
Jose Figueroa
Kelly Young

8 Melissa Smith

  • Position Catcher/Utility
  • Height 5-6
  • Class Junior
  • Major Finance
  • Hometown Williamsville, NY
  • High School Williamsville East High School

Biography

Awards & Honors
  • 2025, 2024 Academic All-OAC  
  • 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District
  • Single-season record for runners caught stealing (15 in 2024)
2025
  • Played in all 30 games
  • Caught 11 runners stealing at catcher
  • Topped the team with 10 doubles
  • Led the Streaks in RBIs (20)
  • Clubbed a solo homer vs. Wilmington (4/26)
  • Tabbed a multi-hit game a homer and 2 RBIs vs. Berg (4/9)
  • Notched two doubles and two RBIs vs. Concordia Chicago (3/6)
2024
  • Started in 35 games
  • Finished with a .270 batting average
  • Posted a .370 slugging percentage
  • Had a career-high 12 RBIs
  • Collected three hits ans two RBIs against Marietta (4/20)
  • Tallied three hits and two doubles against Hiram (5/1)
2023
  • Appeared in 30 games, started 26
  • Ended the season with a .227 batting average
  • Finished with a .333 on base percentage
  • Went 2-for-4 with a homerun against Capital (4/7)
  • Recorded two hits and a RBI against Baldwin Wallace (5/5)
High School
  • USSSA All American 2018
  • Varsity softball 2020-2022
  • ECIC Team II
  • Section XI Champion 2021 and 2022
Academics and Personal
  • Daughter of Matthew and Laura Smith
  • National Honors Society
  • Scholar Athlete
  • New York State Comptroller Award
  • Knights of Pythias Award
  • Why John Carroll: "I love the friendly and welcoming environment of the campus and student body. John Carroll is full of many academic and athletic opportunities and gives each student the resources to reach their full potential."

Statistics

Season:
2025

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 8

    2023First Year

    C/UTL
    5'6"
    8
  • 8

    2024Sophomore

    Catcher
    5'6"
    8
  • 8

    2025Junior

    Catcher/Utility
    5'6"
    8

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