Ashley Hitchcock is writing a memorable last chapter with Rutgers softball

Ashley Hitchcock is making quite a mark this season for Rutgers softball.

As the regular season winds down, a few Scarlet Knights are entering the final weeks of their career at Rutgers. That list includes Ashley Hitchcock, who has become a staple on the pitching staff. In her senior season, she is providing a reminder of her value while playing multiple roles.

Through 43.2 innings of work this season, Hitchcock is third on Rutgers in wins with seven while pitching to a 3.05 ERA. She has also held opponents to a .230 batting average. While the Pennsylvania native has struggled with her control at times, she has been able to limit the damage when batters reach base.

Additionally, Hitchcock has struck out 37 batters while posting the second-lowest ERA in her career. She hasn’t finished a season with an ERA below 4.12 since the 2020 campaign. She is well on her way to doing that with less than before the Big Ten tournament.

While Hitchcock has split time between the rotation and bullpen this year, she has thrived regardless of the role. The Eastwood High School product has made five starts, with the rest of her work coming out of the bullpen. Her versatility has allowed Rutgers to find the spots to maximize her talent.

With postseason play quickly approaching, Hitchcock is far from done. Her focus now is putting Rutgers in the best position to make a deep run in the Big Ten tournament as she writes the final chapter of her Rutgers career.

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