The PEAR Department is taking this opportunity to recognize and celebrate the seniors on our spring sports teams. While we are sad that we were unable to watch them compete this season, we are excited about what the future holds for each of them. Keep checking back in the coming weeks as we take the time to highlight each of these individuals. Click here for our Senior Spotlight archive.
 
Varsity sports played at Carleton: 
Softball (4 years)
 
Hometown:
Eden Prairie, Minn.   
 
Major:           
Statistics
 
What are your plans after graduation?     
Quantitative Analyst for New York Yankees
 
What was your favorite sports moment at Carleton?      
Making it to the playoffs (and almost upsetting in a 1-0 game) for the first time in program history my sophomore year.
 
Why did you choose Carleton?      
I could play the sport I loved while gaining a high-quality education and still have time to pursue outside interests.
 
Outside of athletics, what will you miss most about Carleton?  
The relationships I developed with fellow students and the intellectual curiosity.
 
What else has your Carleton experience included?         
I studied abroad in Italy.
 
What is one piece of advice you would give to prospective student-athletes?   
Work hard because you can always improve and have fun because that is what sports are really about.
 
What is a favorite memory you have of your head coach?
Our one on one hitting sessions where we could break down my hitting and collaborate on the best way to improve it, while also being able to chat about any random topic that came to mind.
 
Quote from Coach Amy Erickson:
Nat has been a strong and instrumental player in the Carleton program over the last four years. She has been a team leader most of her career, and we will miss that greatly. Nat will leave a legacy of playing with a strong competitive spirit and great joy in sharing the game of softball with her teammates!