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2026 Softball Roster

8 Abby Thompson

8 Abby Thompson

  • Height:
    5-6
  • Bats/Throws:
    R/R
  • Year:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Westborough, MA
  • High School:
    Westborough '22
  • Position:
    Catcher

Summary

Biography

Abby Thompson2025:
- Third year member of the program, received her third varsity letter
- Appeared in 26 games, starting in 20
- Batted .333, including 5 RBIs and 3 runs
- Walked 1 time and struck out 6 times in 18 at bats
- Had 78 putouts and 9 assists, possessing a fielding percentage of .989

2024:
- Second year member of the program, received second varsity letter
- Appeared in 20 games, starting 12 as a catcher
- Batted .214, had 1 rbi on 3 hits, scored 5 runs, and walked twice
- Had an on base percentage of .313, stole 1 bag on 2 attempts, and had 48 putouts and 8 assists for a fielding percentage of .949
- Longest hitting streak was 3 straight games, and had a reached base streak of 3 consecutive games

2023:: Appeared in 7 games, making all 4 of her starts at catcher… handled 20 chances with only one error and drove in her run with a ground ball April 2 against the University of Hartford in her first appearance and start… did not commit an error in her first six appearances… had  season-high six putouts and the first of two assists on the season May 5 against the University of Southern Maine…

Before Eastern: Played catcher as a four-year starter on the softball team… also played basketball, starting two years, and football, starting one year… senior captain of the softball team… owned a career .350 batting average…

PERSONAL: born Abigail M. Thompson February 5, 2004… Parents: Renee and Jake… Brother: Zach… Major: Sports Management… Residence: Westborough, MA…

ABBY... REVEALED

What do you value most in your friends? Supportiveness and common decency
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? You can’t please everyone
Favorite smell: Madison
If you had to delete all but three apps from your smartphone, which three would you keep? TikTok, iMessage, Color Blaze Shooter
What’s the most exciting thing you’ve ever done? Went to Disney World
If you could have an endless amount of one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Money
What is your favorite way to spend a lazy summer Sunday? With Madison at a farmers' market
If you won the lottery, who would you call first? My brother to rub it in
If you could have any views from your backyard, what would it be? Disney World
What’s your favorite thing about your hometown? My Family
What strange food combination do you enjoy? Jalapenos with cream cheese and Takis
If you could be any age for a week, what age would it be? 67
If you could be famous for one thing, what would it be? Reuniting families in the U.S
What subject are you already an expert on? Post Malone
If you had to stash a giraffe away from the government, where would you put it? Canada
Amount of weekly allowance you would give to your children: Unlimited
Biggest crisis facing America: DT
Your favorite moment of all time (not necessarily sports-related): Suprise 21st birthday @Disney
World’s most recognizable person: Kamala Mamala
World’s most despicable person: Epstein and everyone in the files

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Historical Player Information

  • 8

    2023First Year

    Catcher
    5'7"
    8
  • 8

    2024Sophomore

    Catcher
    5'7"
    8
  • 8

    2025Junior

    Catcher
    5'7"
    8
  • 8
    C

    2026Senior

    Catcher
    5'6"
    8
    C
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