Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU: Returning letterwinner....Conference Carolinas Academic All-Conference Team 2024....Appeared in 3 games as part of the 2023 conference tournament winning squad....Transfer from Phoenix College, where she played two seasons....Also played two seasons at South Mountain Community College, including the covid-shortened 2020 campaign....Will work behind the plate for us this year after coming off two great years catching for the National Champions of the NJCAA tournament....Has the ability to work well with pitchers and help them become the best they can be...Isn’t afraid to get dirty and do the work to be her very best.....NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete 2023, 2024....Member of Phi Theta Kappa and Beta Beta Beta honor societies....Chi Alpha Sigma national college athlete honor society....Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award 2023, 2024....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2022 (fall), 2023 (spring, fall), 2024 (spring)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2022 (fall), 2023 (spring, fall), 2024 (spring).

PC: In 2022, batted .308 with 2 doubles and 2 RBIs in 40 games for a 52-6 Bears squad....No fielding errors in 317 total fielding chances....Part of the 2021 NJCAA national championship team that went 44-1....Played in 39 games, batting .375 with 2 RBIs....Graduated with my Associates in Science and my Associates in Arts with Highest Distinction....Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society 

SMCC: Batted .260 with a homer and 8 RBIs during covid-shortened 2020 season.

PERSONAL:

• Born Elisabeth Louise Raby in Scottsdale, AZ
• Graduate of Cactus Shadows High School, where she played for coach Gracie Goulder
• Nickname is Raby

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Veterinarian
• Favorite Superhero: Black Widow
• How you got your nickname: It’s my last name
• Favorite Athlete: Kelley O’Hara
• Favorite Sports Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Criminal Minds
• Favorite Food: Mexican, specifically enchiladas
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Camping in New Mexico
• Favorite Musical Artist: Lund
• Favorite Thing About FMU:  Griffin Athletic Complex (FMU Softball Field)
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Hanging out with teammates, going to other FMU sporting events, playing games on my Xbox, and napping
• Goals for Upcoming Season: To continue to be grateful for, and love the sport I am fortunate enough to keep playing
• Why you first chose your sport: I played baseball when I was very young and my mom convinced me to try softball when I was 8, and I’ve never looked back
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Keeping a positive mentality and positive self talk when the game is designed for failure
• Interesting Notes: I have a twin brother named Andrew and we are related to Davey Crockett
• Brush With Greatness:  Two-time NJCAA DII National Champion with Phoenix College