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Jersey Number 9
Stephanie Kraska
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Position:
- OF/INF
- Bat/Throw:
- R/R
- Hometown:
- Lumberton, N.J.
- High School:
- Rancocas
- Major:
- Sport Management
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2025) - Game-By-Game Stats
AROUND THE BASES:
PERSONAL:
Kraska On Choosing Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because I fell in love with not only the softball program, but the school at a young age. Everything and everyone at Rutgers makes it feel like the best choice for me and my future."
Head Coach Kristen Butler on Kraska: "Stephanie is a hard worker and great competitor on and off the field. She has played travel ball at a high level and has an abundance of experience at multiple positions on the field and at the plate. Stephanie is a great addition to our program and we are excited to welcome her to the Scarlet Knight family."
- Appeared in 47 games, including 16 starts in the outfield
- Logged 16 hits and 18 RBIs
- Pinch hit in the bottom of the sixth with the bases loaded and two outs for a grand slam and her first home run as RU captured the series with Illinois (4/27)
- Went 2-for-3 with two RBIs in midweek contest with Seton Hall (4/16)
- Posted first career run scored in 9-3 win over SIUE at Lion Invitational (2/14)
- Punched in first career RBI versus Liberty at The Spring Games (2/9) ...
AROUND THE BASES:
- Two-time First-Team All-Burlington County Scholastic League (2022 & 2021)
- Two-time First Team All-Conference (2022 & 2021)
- Two-Time Group 4 Third-Team All-State (2022 & 2021)
- Team MVP (2022)
PERSONAL:
- Daughter of Kristen Kraska and Carol Bartlebaugh
- Mother Kristen played softball at Stockton University
- Has one sister, Kimberly
- Member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society
- Served as Vice President and Leadership Director of the Future Business Leaders of America
- Plans to major in sport management
Kraska On Choosing Rutgers: "I chose Rutgers because I fell in love with not only the softball program, but the school at a young age. Everything and everyone at Rutgers makes it feel like the best choice for me and my future."
Head Coach Kristen Butler on Kraska: "Stephanie is a hard worker and great competitor on and off the field. She has played travel ball at a high level and has an abundance of experience at multiple positions on the field and at the plate. Stephanie is a great addition to our program and we are excited to welcome her to the Scarlet Knight family."
Rutgers Softball Highlights at Maryland - Game 3
Sunday, March 08
Rutgers Softball Highlights vs. Maryland - Game 1
Saturday, March 07
2025 Rutgers Athletics Hall Of Fame Induction
Tuesday, December 16
Rutgers Athletics Launches the Athletic Excellence Fund
Monday, October 06
