#3 Leea Hanks 2021-22 Softball Roster

AS A SOPHOMORE (2021)

• Started all 48 games at left field, posting 64 putouts. Ranked third on the team with a .314 batting avg., noting 48 hits, two doubles, five triples and five home runs with 27 RBII and 26 runs scored. She also added 11 stolen bases (on as many attempts).
• Was the player of the day in the NCAA Regional-opening 3-2 win over Miami (OH), as she delivered a three-run homer in the fourth inning to make the difference.

AS A FRESHMAN (2020)

• Through the season-opening NFCA Leadoff Classic (Feb. 7-9), Hanks started all five games at LF. In 17 at-bats, she posted five hits and five runs, in addition to three RBI. Hanks stole three bases on four attempts, and noted five putouts with two assists. Against the 16-0 shutout of Missouri State, Hanks slapped a triple to to score Emma Clark and Alexis Holloway.
• Played in four games at the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and had two hits, three RBIs, two runs scored and a stolen base
• Started six games at the Mary Nutter Classic and recorded six hits, three RBIs, a home run, three runs scored, a stolen base and two outfield assists
• Logged three hits, an RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases in three starts at Duke
• Recorded a walk and a stolen base in the three-game series at NC State
• Had a hit and an RBI in the 2-0 victory over UC Santa Barbara

PREP AND PERSONAL

• Majoring in Science-Business; aspires to start her own dentistry practice
• Twitter: @Hanksleea
• Instagram: @leea.miaaa
• Favorite place on Notre Dame’s campus is the Basilica
• “I chose Notre Dame because I value my education and sports. By choosing Notre Dame, I got the best of both worlds.”