2026 Softball Roster

Ryan Mitchell, MU Sports Information
Ryan Mitchell, MU Sports Information
Ryan Mitchell, MU Sports Information
Zoe Zdunczyk - MU Sports Media

27 Jessica Dunkel

  • Height 5-4
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Fenton, Mich.
  • High School Fenton High School
  • Bats R
  • Throws R
  • Major Nursing
  • Expected Graduation 2026

Biography

2026: Appeared in 36 games with 29 starts, batting .322 with 28 hits, 17 RBIs, and 12 runs scored. Added 4 doubles, a triple, and 2 home runs while posting a .394 on-base percentage. Defensively, recorded a putout and a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage. Earned WHAC Second Team All-Conference honors while helping the Crusaders capture the WHAC Regular Season Championship, WHAC Tournament Championship, NAIA Opening Round Championship, and the program's first NAIA National Championship. One notable moment for Jessica was hitting a grand slam in the NAIA National Tournament to help send the Crusaders to the National Championship game.

2025: Appeared in 48 games with 46 starts, batting .394 with 54 hits, 33 runs scored, and 23 RBIs. Added 9 doubles and 4 triples while posting a .451 on-base percentage. Earned WHAC First Team All-Conference honors and helped the Crusaders secure the WHAC Regular Season Championship and earn a berth in the NAIA National Tournament.

2024: Started all 57 games, hitting .385 with 67 hits, 29 runs scored, and 47 RBIs. Recorded 13 doubles and 2 home runs while finishing with a .423 on-base percentage. Defensively, tallied 5 putouts and 2 assists. Earned WHAC First Team All-Conference honors and helped the Crusaders capture the WHAC Regular Season Championship, WHAC Tournament Championship, NAIA Opening Round Championship, and advance to the NAIA World Series.

2023: Appeared in 40 games with 39 starts, batting .368 with 46 hits, including 10 doubles, 3 triples, and 4 home runs, along with 24 RBIs. Posted a .592 slugging percentage and added 8 stolen bases. Defensively, recorded 12 putouts and 25 assists with a .925 fielding percentage. Helped the Crusaders capture the WHAC Tournament Championship and earn a berth in the NAIA National Tournament.

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Historical Player Information

  • 27

    2023Freshman

    IF
    5'4"
    27
  • 27

    2024Sophomore

    INF
    5'4"
    27
  • 27

    2025Junior

    INF
    5'4"
    27
  • 27

    2026Senior

    INF
    5'4"
    27