Softball year in review: Carlee McCondichie

Daniel Locke
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Auburn’s season came to an end on Sunday when the Tigers fell 5-1 at the hands of the Clemson Tigers in the final game of the regional hosted by their opponents.

Auburn had a productive year. The Tigers won 43 games for the first time in the Mickey Dean era and finished third in the SEC.

The end of the season brings reflection. After looking back at Aspyn Godwin’s season, it is now time to highlight senior utility player Carlee McCondichie. McCondichie announced that she will be entering the transfer portal, but had a productive season for the Tigers.

Here is a look back at the season that was for senior, Carlee McCondichie.

Batting Average: .303

Carlee McCondichie (12) during the game between the Weber State Wildcats and the Auburn Tigers at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, OK on Friday, Mar 17, 2023.<br>Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers
Carlee McCondichie (12) during the game between the Weber State Wildcats and the Auburn Tigers at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, OK on Friday, Mar 17, 2023.
Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers

While a .303 batting average is nothing to be ashamed of, it was only the third-highest mark of McCondichie’s career after she hit .469 in 2020 and .338 in 2022.

Games played: 58

Mar 31, 2023; Auburn, AL, USA; Carlee McCondichie (12) during the game between Auburn and Ole Miss at Jane B. Moore Field. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Taylor/AU Athletics
Mar 31, 2023; Auburn, AL, USA; Carlee McCondichie (12) during the game between Auburn and Ole Miss at Jane B. Moore Field. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Taylor/AU Athletics

McCondichie played in 58 games which was the most in her career. McCondichie played in 57 games last season and only 29 in 2021.

Hits: 36

The 36 hits logged by McCondichie in 2023 is the second-highest mark of her career after hitting 46 a season ago.

Home runs: 2

Auburn catcher Aubrie Lisenby (21), Carlee McCondichie (12) and Makayla Packer (10), celebrate with Bri Ellis (77) after her home run during an NCAA softball game on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Auburn won 4-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn catcher Aubrie Lisenby (21), Carlee McCondichie (12) and Makayla Packer (10), celebrate with Bri Ellis (77) after her home run during an NCAA softball game on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Auburn won 4-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

McCondichie’s two home runs also make the second-highest season total in her career after hitting four in 2022. Her Auburn career will end with seven total home runs a slugging percentage of .455.

RBI: 22

Auburn’s Carlee McCondichie communicates with teammates during an NCAA softball game against Louisiana Lafayette on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Auburn won 4-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn’s Carlee McCondichie communicates with teammates during an NCAA softball game against Louisiana Lafayette on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. Auburn won 4-3. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

McCondichie’s 22 RBI are the most in a season throughout her Auburn career after recording 21 last season. Her time with the program will end with 50 total RBI.

Fielding percentage: .963

Carlee McCondichie (12) during the game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Auburn Tigers at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, OK on Friday, Mar 17, 2023.<br>Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers
Carlee McCondichie (12) during the game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Auburn Tigers at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, OK on Friday, Mar 17, 2023.
Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers

McCondichie’s fielding percentage was the third-highest of her career, but she recorded 62 put-outs and 43 assists which were both career highs. McCondichie’s accuracy was impressive as she only committed four errors in 2023.

Story originally appeared on Auburn Wire

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