Rutgers outfielder Taylor Fawcett is heating up at the plate

Rutgers softball is having a very strong season as Taylor Fawcett has helped forge the way.

During the first few weeks of the season, Rutgers softball has been one of the best teams in the Big Ten. The offense has been hard to stop, and of late, Taylor Fawcett has been in the zone at the plate. Entering play on Wednesday, she was one of the six Rutgers players who had appeared in 40 games. As tournament play draws closer she has been an on-base machine.

Through 97 at-bats, the Arizona native is hitting .289 with 20 runs batted in. Fawcett has also shown off her power with 11 extra-base hits while displaying excellent plate discipline. As the Rutgers junior has gotten more playing time, she has been hard to keep off the bases.

In her last four games, Fawcett has four hits and three runs. In that span, the Pinnacle High School product has only gone hitless once. While the Scarlet Knights have lost two straight, Fawcett has seen her average steadily rise.

Additionally, the talented outfielder has already set career-highs in walks with 11 and stolen bases with seven. Fawcett’s ability to get on base and put pressure on opponents with her speed is a valuable skill. It has made Rutgers offense more dangerous.

Down the stretch, Fawcett will be relied on heavily. After appearing in a career-high 50 games last year, she has built on her success this season. That has been a welcoming sign for a Rutgers team currently third in the Big Ten. If she can stay hot at the plate, then Rutgers should see their win total rise with wins at a premium.