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Liberty Athletics Softball Media Day on November 29th, 2023. (Photo by Cassidy Paxton)

Rachel Craine

Class:
Junior
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-6
Hometown:
Middletown, Del.
Position:
INF
Prev School:
Red Lion Christian Academy

2024 (Jr.)

Appeared in 57 games, making 56 starts at third base
Batted .169 with three doubles, two homers 19 RBI, six runs, a .241 on base percentage and .242 slugging percentage
Enters senior year tied for third in program history in career sacrifice flies (9) and eighth in career hit by pitch (18)
Her four sacrifice flies this season were tied for the third most in a single season in program history
Homered at UCF (Feb. 14)
Batted 2-for-3 with a double in series opener at Sam Houston (March 22)
Went 2-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in CUSA Tournament elimination game against UTEP (May 9) and followed with a 1-for-2, one RBI game against Louisiana Tech the following day
Hit .300 with a team-high-tying five RBI at NCAA Athens Regional
Had an RBI double in Regional-opening win over Charlotte (May 17) and contributed a sacrifice fly the next day in victory over the host, Georgia
Went 2-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and one run scored in first game of Athens Regional final (May 19)

2023 (So.)

Appeared in 60 games, making 58 starts (46 – 3B, 12 – 2B)
ASUN All-Conference second team
Puerto Vallarta College Challenge All-Tournament Team
Batted .292 with 12 doubles (second on team), three homers, 29 RBI, 20 runs scored, 21 walks, eight HBP, a .389 on base percentage and .415 slugging percentage
Finished the season tied for second on the team in both multiple-hit games (14) and three-hit games (three), also adding eight multiple-RBI contests
Set a new program record, reaching base safely in 11 straight plate appearances from March 28 through April 1
Had back-to-back two-hit games against Ole Miss and Kansas at Puerto Vallarta College Challenge
Went 2-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI against Ball State (March 9) before going 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in the next game, versus Fairfield
Had 3-for-4 game with a homers, two RBI and one run scored at North Florida
Went 5-for-12 with three doubles, three RBI and two runs scored in Stetson series
Sent game-winning two-run single into left center in the bottom of the seventh against All-American pitcher Valerie Cagle, giving Liberty a comeback 5-4 win over No. 6 Clemson (April 26)
Recorded hits in two out of three games at ASUN Softball Championship and three out of four games at NCAA Los Angeles Regional

2022 (Fr.)

Appeared in 24 games, starting 21 times at second base
Batted .143 with one double, one homer, 11 RBI and six runs scored
Recorded a hit in her first career game, Feb. 11 against Iowa
Registered four RBI in a three-game span, March 1-4, including a two-RBI game against Rutgers on March 3
Batted 1-for-3 with a homer and four RBI on March 10 against Arkansas, hitting a grand slam off of SEC Pitcher of the Year Chenice Delce

Prep

Graduated from Red Lion Christian Academy

Personal

Daughter of Charles and Bobbi Craine
Has a twin sister, Renee
A coaching major, would like to be a Division I softball coach at Liberty
Birthday is Aug. 19

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
My team really welcomed me with open arms. Liberty to me is a home away from home.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I listen to a lot of music and watch film on the pitchers. For post-game, I like to go back, watch the game and take notes on my playing.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Never giving up and knowing your purpose in life. It inspires me to always work hard in life and do it for the lord.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Beating UCLA last year and beating Clemson!

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wear #10 because I have always been 10 and its the best number.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is a Chipotle chicken and steak bowl with extra meat.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Facebook

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like to detail cars.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a dog named Piper.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Hailey Lunderman

What is your favorite possession and why?
My glove. I love my gloves and I don't let anyone touch them.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Walking on Sunshine

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Bora Bora is my dream vacation, little cabanas on the water are the cutest, and the water is amazing.