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2026 Softball Roster

Rachael Keating
St. Thomas Athletics

32 Maria Luna

  • Position Pitcher/Utility
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Chino Hills HS
  • Hometown Chino Hills, CA

Biography

JUNIOR (2025): Started in 40 of 44 appearances... batting average of .317... ranked second on the team in home runs (3) and RBI (30)... had a slugging percentage of .480... OBP of .386. 

SOPHOMORE (2024): Started in 35 of 37 appearances…finished year as one of Leathernecks’ best offensive players…ranked first on team in home runs (3) and slugging percentage (.439), second in OPS (.772) and walks (12), and third in RBI (15), doubles (9), and on-base percentage (.333)...recorded a perfect fielding percentage on 46 putouts…belted two doubles in a win over Murray State…went three-for-three with two doubles and two RBI in a win over Green Bay. 

FRESHMAN (2023): All-Summit League Honorable Mention… finished the year with a .282 batting average while boasting a .710 OPS and slugging .359… eight multi-hit games, including a 3-4 effort against MTSU on March 11 that included her first career home run… finished the season with five extra-base hits, two home runs, 12 RBI and a team-high 12 walks… .968 fielding percentage across 125 total chances in the Western Illinois infield.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Soledad and Eddie… played travel ball for Empire Fastpitch… Four-year varsity letter winner at Chino Hills High School in Chino Hills, Calif…. Made honor roll three of four years… plans to major in Liberal Studies… enjoys watching sports documentaries and hanging out with friends and family… credits parents as biggest influence on sports career, saying, “They have always motivated me to be great and never settle, to always work hard for something you want.”

WHY WESTERN: “I love the small town and it felt like home… it’s such a great atmosphere to be in.”

Statistics

Season:
2026

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Historical Player Information

  • 32

    2023Freshman

    Pitcher/Infielder
    5'7"
    32
  • 32

    2024Sophomore

    Pitcher/Utility
    5'7"
    32
  • 32

    2025Junior

    Pitcher/Utility
    5'7"
    32
  • 32

    2026Senior

    Pitcher/Utility
    5'7"
    32