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Michelle Grap
Sophomore
Third Base/Outfield
Ellicott City, Md./Centennial

At Delaware: Will challenge for a starting position at third base for the Blue Hens • can also play the outfield for Delaware • enters the season tied for eighth in Delaware history with six home runs.

2008: Appeared in 45 games while starting 43 for the Blue Hens • batted .229 while leading the team with six home runs, second in a single season in UD history • also led Delaware with 30 RBI, tied for sixth most in a UD single season • recorded 27 hits, 16 runs scored, six doubles and 18 walks on the year • went 3 for 3 with two RBI versus Morgan State (3/9) • was 2 for 3 with a double, home run, RBI and three runs scored against Central Connecticut (3/15) • was 2 for 4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored against Georgia State (3/22) • went 2 for 3 with two RBI, double and run scored against Delaware State (3/26) • went 2 for 4 with three RBI and a run scored at UNC Wilmington (3/29) • hit a grand slam at Army (4/23).

High School: Named first team all-county as a senior and selected Defensive Player of the Year • first team all-metro and first team all-county selection in 2006 while also being named the Baltimore Sun Player of the Year • led her county in doubles and triples, and broke Centennial’s home run record • ranked among the top 10 in the state in batting average and on base percentage • also earned first team all-county and second team all-metro honors as a sophomore in 2005, when she batted .447 and had a .628 on base percentage while being named the team’s Defensive Player of the Year • three-year captain of softball team and of junior varsity volleyball team • National Honor Society member • named to honor roll all four years of high school.

Personal: Michelle Elizabeth Grap • daughter of David and Mary Grap • has a sister, Rachel • animal sciences/pre-veterinary medicine major at Delaware • aspires to attend veterinary school following graduation.