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2026 Softball Roster

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11 Grace Bechtol

11 Grace Bechtol

  • Position:
    Infield
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Harrisburg, N.C.
  • Highschool:
    Hickory Ridge HS

Summary

Biography

AS A SOPHOMORE (2025)
Had a breakout campaign with the Highlanders leading Radford’s offensive lineup at the top of the order and captaining the outfield in center all season … At the end of the season, was named to her first postseason award with the Big South’s all-conference first-team nod … Appeared in all 56 games starting in 55 totaling 32 runs, 42 hits, 10 doubles, a home run, 13 RBIs, 11 walks and 15 stolen bases … Had a team best .353 batting average and seven stolen bases when facing Big South schools … Defensively, also filled in at the shortstop position turning a trio of double plays in limited action … Led the team in doubles and stolen bases and second in runs scored … Slugged her first career home against James Madison (Mar. 9) … Drove in a season high three runs in a win against Charleston Southern (Apr. 5) … Slugged the walk off RBI double in the ninth inning against Longwood (Apr. 13) … Also had the walk-off RBI hit in extra innings against Winthrop (Apr. 19) … Totaled 13 plate appearances with a run and three hits in her postseason debut.

AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
Appeared in 28 games for the Highlanders primarily as a pinch runner … Scored 12 runs for Radford which ranked seventh most on the team … Stole two bases against UMES (Mar. 19) and Longwood (Apr. 21) … Scored a run in each of her first four games with Radford.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Hickory Ridge High School under Justin Davies ... During her career she recorded .502 AVG, 55 SB, 96 R, 118 H, 55 RBI, 17 2B, 15 3B, and 8 HRs ... Help lead the Ragin' Bulls to a runner-up finish at the state championship her senior year, posting a 27-4 record.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Chris and Magan Bechtol ... Has one sister, Katie.
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2026
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Historical Player Information

  • 11

    2024Freshman

    Infield
    5'4"
    11
  • 11

    2025Sophomore

    Infield
    5'4"
    11
  • 11

    2026Junior

    Infield
    5'4"
    11