Senior (2024) - Game-By-Game Stats
- Blasted her first home run of the season on senior day in a 5-3 victory over Penn State finishing the game 2-for-3 with two RBIs (May 4)
- Added an RBI base hit as a pinch hitter in a 9-4 win at Michigan State for the most Big Ten wins in program history (Apr. 27)
- Drove in a run with a base hit pinch hitting in a 9-4 series-opening victory versus Nebraska (Apr. 12)
Junior (2023) - Game-By-Game Stats
- Notched a double in the game two setback at Penn State (Apr. 14)
- Hit a three-run home run for a career-high three RBIs in helping RU to its 20th win of the season in a 9-1 win over Iona in six innings (Mar. 18)
- Was 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI as Rutgers swung for 14 hits by seven different Scarlet Knights in a 16-1 run-rule win over Mississippi Valley State at the Mardi Gras Classic (Feb. 17)
Sophomore (2022) - Game-By-Game Stats
- Academic All-Big Ten
- Added an RBI hits in a 9-1 victory over 2021 College World Series participant James Madison in six innings at the Liberty Invitational (Mar. 5)
- Collected a hit and run scored in wins over Grand Canyon (Mar. 11) and New Mexico State (Mar. 13) at the ASU/GCU Classic
- Scored one of 11 runs in a mid-week victory over Monmouth (Mar. 29)
- Tallied three hits and two doubles in series at Purdue (Apr. 29 - May 1)
- Posted a hit in the opening game of the NISC versus UC San Diego (May 21)
Freshman (2021) - Game-By-Game Stats
- Appeared in 26 contests with 10 starts at designated hitter
- Collected six hits, including two doubles and two home runs, along with six RBIs
- Went 2-for-3 with a double and first career home run against Indiana (Mar. 13)
- Also hit a home run in the opening game of the Nebraska series (Apr. 2)
- Knocked in two RBIs against Minnesota (Mar. 12)
Prior To Rutgers:
- Two-time NJ.com Greater Middlesex Player of the Year in 2019 and 2018 at Bishop George Ahr High School in nearby Edison
- Batted .608 with 27 runs, 19 RBIs, nine doubles and six home runs as a junior in 2019
- Also named First Team All-State, All-County and All-Division helping her team to a second-straight Greater Middlesex County Championship title
- Broke the school record with 12 home runs to go along with a Greater Middlesex County Championship as a sophomore in 2018 hitting .635 and driving in 34 runs
- Was also an All-Division, All-County Non-Public A Second Team and Jersey Sports Player of the Week
- As a freshman in 2017 was named All-Division and All-Country
- Also played with Pennsylvania Chaos Gold Spina
- Won the 2018 Great Middlesex County Championships in basketball as a senior
Personal:
- Daughter of Matthew and Loren
- Mother played softball at William Paterson University
- Has one sister, Alison
- NJSIAA representative
- Looking to major in sport management
Herka on Choosing Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because my goal as a student-athlete is to be an impact softball player on a Division I program. Rutgers provides me with the opportunity to play in a Power 5 Conference while at the same time obtaining a tremendous education."
Coach Butler on Megan Herka: "Herka is a powerful force at bat hitting from the left side and has a great glove at first base. She is our hometown kid and we are excited to welcome her on campus."
KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS
Nickname: Herka
One word to describe Coach Butler: Admirable
Favorite Rutgers athlete, past or present: Eric LeGrand
Best player ever competed against: Alexis Sosa
Major: Sports Management
I chose my major because: I chose this major because I've always played sports my entire life so why not do something that involves something that I've done my whole life, which I love doing.
Favorite place to hang out on campus: Dorm Lounges
The person I most admire is and why: My mom because she has supported me through my whole life. She has also been someone that has been there since birth and someone that I could lean on for anything.
If I wasn’t playing softball, I’d be: working to help pay for my college education.
Favorite professional athlete: Aaron Judge
Favorite professional sports team: Yankees
One word to describe myself on the field: Confident
One word to describe myself off the field: Determined
Few people know that I: am a very good basketball player.
Person who had greatest influence on my athletics career: My Dad
I started playing my sport because…: I loved the game and had inspiration from my mom.
I chose Rutgers because…: I chose Rutgers University because I can play at a Division I, Power 5 Conference and also get a great education.
Favorite cereal: Mini Wheats
The movie I have watched the most in my lifetime is: Moana
The best actor/actress to play me in a movie is…: Gal Gadot
Favorite musician/group: Dan + Shay
The first song I knew all the words to is: What's Left of Me by Nick Lachey
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a gold medal at: Corn Hole
Famous people I have met include: Jenny Finch, Kelly Kretschman, Amanda Lorenz, and Mike Trout
Rituals I have before, during or after a game are: Praying and goofing around with my team.
Favorite all-time gift received: My Name Necklace that my Grandma got me for my 16th Birthday.
Pets I had growing up were: My cat named Suzzy.
My favorite Halloween costume growing up was: Hannah Montana
The place in the world I would most like to visit is: Hawaii
The website I visit most often is: Netflix
My favorite teacher was: Mrs. Schafer, 7th and 8th grade, all subjects but Math and History.
The quote that most resonates with me is: Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who pushed you is a little girl that fell in love with the game and never looked back... Play for her - Mia Hamm
If my life was a book, the title would be: Megan's
If I could choose any color when buying a new car it would be: Grey
My spirit animal is: Dolphin
One thing on my bucket list is:To win the Big Ten Tournament and a National Championship
Phone app you cannot live without: Snapchat or Instagram
