Softball

Ripon College
Athletics
Natalie Geenen #3 Natalie Geenen
 
Class: Junior
Hometown: Appleton, Wis.
Height: 5-6
Bats/Throws: R-R
Position: Shortstop
High School: Appleton East
Major: Sports Management
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
  • Ranks second in school history for home runs (14)
  • Ranks second in school history in doubles (26)
  • Ranks fourth in school history in batting average (.372)
  • Ranks fourth in school history in hits (119)
  • Ranks fourth in school history in runs (70)
  • Tied for fourth in school history in triples (6)
  • Most doubles by a Red Hawk in a season (10 in 2007)
  • Second most home runs by a Red Hawk in a season (7 in 2008)
  • Third most doubles by a Red Hawk in a season (9 in 2008)
  • Third most hits by a Red Hawk in a season (45 in 2006)
  • Fourth most home runs by a Red Hawk in a season (5 in 2007)
  • Fourth most hits by a Red Hawk in a season (44 in 2008)
  • Fourth most runs by a Red Hawk in a season (29 in 2008)
  • Member of 2008 MWC Champions and NCAA playoff participant
  • 2008 MWC North Player of the Year
  • 2008 MWC North First Team
  • Midwest Conference Performer of the Week (4/21/08)
  • 2007 MWC North Player of the Year
  • 2007 MWC North First Team
  • 2006 MWC North First Team
  • Member of the 2006 MWC North Division Champions
PERSONAL INFORMATION
  • Parent's names:  Brad and Wendy Geenen
  • Sibling(s):  Brett
  • Birthday: June 18, 1987
  • Most memorable softball moment:  With two outs and a runner on second, we were down 1-0 against Lawrence, and I hit a walk-off home run to win the game.
  • Why did you choose Ripon College:  It is close to home, and they have a good softball program.
  • Favorite team to play:  All of them
  • Hobbies:  Dancing, having a good time with my friends, intramurals, and working out
  • Favorite athlete:  Jennie Finch
  • Season goal:  Win the Conference Championship
  • Career goal:  Have a successful career that I enjoy