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2022 Softball Roster

Ken Morey - Canisius Athletics
Brendan Willsch
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Matthew Rankin - Iona Athletics
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Masfort Boima
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Anthony Sorbellini
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28 Natalia Meray

  • Hometown San Diego, CA
  • High School Clairemont
  • Position Infielder
  • Bats / Throws Right / Right
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Major Business Marketing
  • Height 5-9

Biography

AS A GRAD STUDENT (2022):
  • Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete
  • MAAC All-Academic Team honoree
  • Played in 46 games, starting 43 contests
  • Finished season with 26 hits, five doubles, seven RBI, five walks and nine runs scored across 137 at-bats
  • Enjoyed four multi-hit contests
  • Season-best three hits vs. Binghamton (March 26)
  • Wrapped up Iona career with the fourth-most at-bats (547) in program history
AS A SENIOR (2021):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team honoree
  • Played in and started 33 of Iona's 34 games
  • Slashed .261/.320/.391 across a team-leading 115 at bats
  • Had 30 hits, six doubles, three HR, 14 RBI, 16 runs scored, 10 walks drawn and two stolen bases
  • Hit safely in four of the first five games of the season
  • Began a nine-game hit streak with a 2-4 performance in win vs. Fairfield (Mar. 30)
  • Went 2-4 with a double, a HR and 4 RBI in a victory over Manhattan (May 4)
  • Had the third-most multi-hit games (8) and was one of four Gaels to drive in four or more runs in a game
  • Ended her season by reaching base safely in nine consecutive contests
AS A JUNIOR (2020):
  • MAAC Academic Honor Roll honoree
  • Played in seven games, making six starts
  • .316 batting average with a double, homerun, five RBI and four runs scored
  • Reached base in six of seven contests
  • 2-3 with a HR and four RBI in win at Towson (Mar. 8)
  • Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019):
  • MAAC All-Academic Team honoree
  • Played in and started all 46 games
  • Hit .257 and led the team in at-bats (148)
  • Collected 12 extra-base hits, inlcuding her first career HR vs. Longwood (Feb. 24)
  • Drove in 18 runs and was tied for the team lead with 21 runs scored
  • Recorded four RBI at Saint Peter's (Apr. 7)
  • Only Gael to own a hitting streak longer than 10 games
  • Collected at least two hits in eight games
AS A FRESHMAN (2018):
  • 1x MAAC Rookie of the Week (Feb. 20)
  • Appeared in 43 games, making 40 starts
  • Collected 27 hits for a .199 batting average
  • Had five doubles and a .235 slugging percentage
  • Recorded a .283 on base percentage
  • Drove home 12 runs and scored 13 times
BEFORE IONA:
  • 2017 First Team All-Western League
  • 2017 Most Inspirational Player
  • 2016 Varsity Team Defensive Team MVP
  • Four-time All-Western League Player
  • Four year varsity starter
  • Three-time Union Tribune Scholar Athlete recipient
  • Four-time Honor Roll athlete
  • Was once First Team All-League Volleyball player
  • Played travel ball for The Next Level (TNL) club organization
  • Career .392 batting average
GET TO KNOW NATALIA:
  • Favorite Athlete: Aaron Rodgers
  • Favorite Food: Sushi
  • Nickname: "Nat"
  • Hobbies: DIY crafts, crocheting, going to the beach
  • Person Whom I'd Like To Meet: Nicole Kidman
  • Interesting Fact: Middle child and I have a miniature pincher named Frankie
  • Person I Admire: My grandmother
  • Person who I mold my game after: Ozzy Smith

Statistics

Season:
2022

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 28

    2018Freshman

    Infielder
    5'9"
    28
  • 28

    2019Sophomore

    Infielder
    5'9"
    28
  • 28

    2020Junior

    Infielder
    5'9"
    28
  • 28

    2021Senior

    Infielder
    5'9"
    28
  • 28

    2022Graduate Student

    Infielder
    5'9"
    28