Abigail Findlay

Class:
Sophomore
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-8
Hometown:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position:
P
Prev School:
Maranatha Christian Academy

2026 (Fr.)

Appeared in 17 games, making six starts
Easton/NFCA All-American Scholar-Athlete
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Went 5-2 with a 3.80 ERA, 31 walks, 31 strikeouts, a .200 opponents batting average in 31 1/3 innings
Posted a 3-2 record with a 2.19 ERA, 23 walks, 22 strikeouts and a .151 opponents batting average in CUSA play
Allowed two runs on two hits, walking three and striking out two, earning the win in her first career start on Feb. 20 against Toledo
Pitched the first 6 2/3 innings against No. 13 Virginia Tech on April 22, becoming the first Liberty pitcher since Katie Love (April 9, 2024 at No. 24 Virginia) to earn a win against a Top 25 team
Pitched complete-game one-hit shutout on May 1 at Kennesaw State, walking four and striking out a career-high seven in the five-inning victory

Prep

Graduated from Maranatha Christian Academy
Helped her team to three Ontario Provincial titles
As a junior, posted a 0.65 ERA with 379 strikeouts in 177 innings pitched, while also batting .460 with eight home runs
At the 2024 Canada Nationals, pitched 16 innings, allowing five hits, five walks and one earned run while striking out 36 batters and holding opponents to an .098 batting average
Also competed in basketball, volleyball, swimming, badminton and track & field
Finished fourth in the javelin at OFSAA Championships

Personal

Daughter of Lennon and Sheri Findlay
Father, Lennon Findlay, played baseball at York University in Toronto
Uncle, Robbie Findlay, played baseball at TCU where he was an All-American pitcher in 2004
Intends to major in biomedical sciences, pre-clinical, with the goal to become an OB/GYN or earn a PhD and enter the research field
Birthday is Feb. 20

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The beautiful campus, the strong athletic presence of Liberty’s sports programs, and most importantly, that God is the center of every aspect of this school.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame, I like to pray and read my Bible. I try to focus on God and get my mind on Him because he gave me the privilege to play this sport. Postgame, I pray again and thank God for the opportunity to play the sport I love.

Is there something about your life and upbringing you would consider unique?
In my softball upbringing, I was primarily a catcher up until late 12u before I switched to pitching. While I spend a lot of my time pitching now, I learned to play every position on the field growing up and often played all around the infield when I wasn’t pitching, especially on the left side.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Both my parents inspire me greatly. They’ve sacrificed so much for me to be able to play at this level and they represent the Lord in everything that they do. I wouldn’t be who I am today without them.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Earning my first ranked win in my freshman year with my start against Virginia Tech.
In May 2024, I was up to bat with the bases loaded in the finals of a Canadian tournament. It was the top of the 7th with one out. I had been in a hitting slump, already striking out three times that game. Before stepping up to the plate, I said a quick prayer and surrendered the at-bat to God. With two strikes and my team down 2-0, I hit a base-clearing triple to right field. My sister then followed suit with a sacrifice fly to bring me home. I then pitched in the bottom of the 7th to close the game, securing a 4-2 win and giving God all the glory for that incredible moment!

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
My number, 1, represents the One I play for and the one reason I play: to glorify God.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My uncle, Robbie Findlay, was an All-American baseball pitcher at TCU. My dad, Lennon Findlay, played baseball at York University in Toronto.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I love dinner, and my favorite meal is either a Cobb salad from Chick-fil-A or a medium steak with a Greek salad.

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

Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
I love to play piano, sing, and write worship music. I also enjoy playing the trumpet from time to time and listening to various types of music, from classical music to movie soundtracks to worship music (and more). I love leading Bible studies and worship nights and telling other people about God’s goodness! And I love trying new foods, especially anything spicy.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I love reading and singing (not at the same time though).

What is your go-to karaoke song?
“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston