Oklahoma State University Athletics
Becker honored as national newcomer of the year
June 20, 2023 | Cowgirl Softball
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State softball student-athlete Rachel Becker was honored today as the D1softball.com Newcomer of the Year.
A graduate transfer from Purdue, Becker earned All-America, All-Region and All-Big 12 honors in her lone season as a Cowgirl. She set a program record by reaching base in 49 consecutive games at one point of the season.
From D1.softball.com:
Newcomer of the Year: Rachel Becker, Oklahoma State
It's no secret that Rachel Becker was a great player at Purdue. In her lone year in Stillwater, she was undoubtedly a big reason why the Cowgirls made their fourth straight Women's College World Series appearance.
Becker gave Oklahoma State's lineup the jolt it needed at the top of the order. The second baseman led the team with a .443 batting average and 47 walks as she constantly found her way on base. Becker provided plenty of big-time hits as well. Her 22 doubles were tied for the most in the country. She also provided a good defensive duo up the middle with Kiley Naomi with a .977 fielding percentage.
A graduate transfer from Purdue, Becker earned All-America, All-Region and All-Big 12 honors in her lone season as a Cowgirl. She set a program record by reaching base in 49 consecutive games at one point of the season.
From D1.softball.com:
Newcomer of the Year: Rachel Becker, Oklahoma State
It's no secret that Rachel Becker was a great player at Purdue. In her lone year in Stillwater, she was undoubtedly a big reason why the Cowgirls made their fourth straight Women's College World Series appearance.
Becker gave Oklahoma State's lineup the jolt it needed at the top of the order. The second baseman led the team with a .443 batting average and 47 walks as she constantly found her way on base. Becker provided plenty of big-time hits as well. Her 22 doubles were tied for the most in the country. She also provided a good defensive duo up the middle with Kiley Naomi with a .977 fielding percentage.
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