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Jersey Number 23
Etta Garofalo
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- INF
- Bat/Throw:
- L/L
- Hometown:
- Warwick, N.Y.
- High School:
- Warwick Valley
- Major:
- Undeclared
FRESHMAN (2026)
AROUND THE BASES
PERSONAL
Garofalo On Choosing Rutgers: "Rutgers is a special place. As soon as I stepped foot on campus, I knew that it was exactly where I needed to be. The atmosphere is unmatched and the people are so down to Earth, eager to help each and every Scarlet Knight be the best version of themselves."
Coach Butler On Garofalo: "Etta is a true left-handed power hitter and first baseman. She can change the game with one swing. I am excited to work with her."
- Went yard for a second time in a 10-0 run rule win over Seton Hall in the final mid-week of the season (4/22)
- Smacked a three-run home run for her first career home run to help RU to the most home runs in records dating back to 2003, the most runs since 2015 and most hits since 2017 in a 20-5 run-rule win at Lehigh (Apr. 7)
- Pinch hit to deliver a two-RBI base hit in the 5-0 season-opening victory over NCCU at the NFCA Leadoff Classic (2/6)
AROUND THE BASES
- Ranked No. 20 nationally and No. 15 infielder by Line Drive Media
- Led Warwick Valley in batting average, OBS, OPS, SLG and doubles (2024)
- Three-time Section 9 Division Champions
- Led travel team in batting average back-to-back seasons (2023, 2024)
- Hit over .400 in every travel tournament (2024)
- Top two in hits for club program (2024)
- Led club team in OPS (2024)
- Top two in slugging percentage for club (2024)
- TNJ All-Tournament Team (2024)
- Empire State Huskies Elite 8 Colorado Sparkler Tournament (2023)
- Empire State Huskies Team NJ Champions (2023)
- Recognized in AGL for highest batting average and most hits at the Clearwater Invitational
- Academic All-American
- Three-time all-section scholar-athlete award winner
- Also played basketball
PERSONAL
- Daughter of Charlotte and Valerie
- Mother Charlotte played softball at Saint Francis (NY)
- Has one sister, Eva, also a 2025 incoming Scarlet Knight
- National Honor Society
- Plans to major in psychology looking to pursue a career as a sport psychologist
Garofalo On Choosing Rutgers: "Rutgers is a special place. As soon as I stepped foot on campus, I knew that it was exactly where I needed to be. The atmosphere is unmatched and the people are so down to Earth, eager to help each and every Scarlet Knight be the best version of themselves."
Coach Butler On Garofalo: "Etta is a true left-handed power hitter and first baseman. She can change the game with one swing. I am excited to work with her."
Rutgers Softball vs. Hofstra Highlights
Monday, April 27
Rutgers Softball Highlights vs Georgetown
Monday, April 27
Rutgers Softball Highlights vs Lehigh
Friday, April 24
Rutgers Softball vs Seton Hall Highlights
Thursday, April 23
