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Christopher Mitchell / Sport Shot Photo

9 Elsa Church

  • Position Pitcher/Utility
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Kirkwood
  • Hometown St. Louis, Mo.

Biography

As a Scot
Interned at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester.

2024
Started in all 41 appearances… Registered a batting average of .302 with 35 hits, 26 runs, 13 RBIs and seven walks… Stole a perfect five bases on five attempts… Logged 48 putouts… Crushed two triples while going 3-for-4 against North Central on Feb. 17... Named to the Division III Academic All-District team… Earned Academic All-District and Academic All-MIAC honors.

2023
Started in all 38 appearances in the field… Started one game in 14 appearances in the circle… Registered a batting average of .311 with 32 hits, 17 runs, 13 RBIs and nine walks… Stole seven bases on nine attempts… Slammed a two-RBI double against Edgewood on March 13... Received Academic All-MIAC honors.

2022
Started in 22 of 36 appearances… Made 22 appearances on the mound… Pitched 44.1 innings with an ERA of 6.32… Tallied 17 runs, two doubles and seven RBI’s… Scored two runs in the 7-6 win against Augsburg on April 21... Received Academic All-MIAC honors.

2021
Played in 18 games with 15 starts... Tallied 11 hits, six runs, including three doubles, and two RBIs... Scored two runs against St. Olaf on April 3... Earned Easton/NFCA Division III All-American Scholar-Athlete honors.

Before Mac
Earned Academic All-State honors at Kirkwood High School… Also named All-District… Received the Academic Achievement Award at Kirkwood.
 
Why did you choose to attend Macalester?
I chose Macalester for the liberal arts curriculum, small classes where I could get a personalized education, and the proximity to the Twin Cities.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
My experience at Mac so far has meant personal growth as I’ve gained a lot of friends from around the country who I’ve learned to be a better person from. I feel like I’ve also gained a new perspective on our social culture being in the Twin Cities. Overall I’m glad to be a part of a close knit community that provides the skills to engage in the world at large.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
Through my experience as a student-athlete at Macalester, I’ve realized the focus, collaboration, and leadership required to be successful has really set me up for success on and off the field. While challenging at times, these skills have pushed me to become better and closer to reaching my goals regardless of what challenge is in the way.

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Historical Player Information

  • 9

    2021First Year

    Pitcher/Utility
    9
  • 9

    2022Sophomore

    Pitcher/Utility
    9
  • 9

    2023Junior

    Pitcher/Utility
    9
  • 9

    2024Senior

    Pitcher/Utility
    9