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Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

2026 Softball Roster

5 Emma Bethel

  • Position Pitcher
  • Height 5-10
  • Class Senior
  • High School Christian Academy of Knoxville
  • Hometown Loudon, Tenn.

Biography

SOPHOMORE (2024)
Appeared in two games as a relief pitcher ... Logged 2.0 innings from the circle ... Had a 22.50 ERA with one strikeout.

FRESHMAN (2023)
Appeared in 15 games with nine starts … Went 4-3 from the circle with 16 strikeouts … First collegiate appearance and win in the season opener against St. Thomas, threw five innings (Feb. 10) … Went five innings with a career-high four strikeouts in a win over Valpo (March 11) … Ended the season with an 8.33 ERA in 40 innings from the circle.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended prestigious Christian Academy of Knoxville in Knoxville, Tenn. and played for Ronnie Bowling ... Was named to the All-District team after tallying 142 strikeouts and hitting five home runs as a senior.

PERSONAL
Parents are Heather and Patrick Bethel ... Has two brothers; Nolan and Brennan ... Born on February 12, 2004 ... Related to Bill Bethel, former Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees in the 1960's ... Chose Eastern Kentucky University because of its rich history and educational prestige, says Coach Worthington has built an amazing softball program and is looking forward to being apart of the EKU family ... Plans to study occupational therapy.

Statistics

Season:
2025-26

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2023Freshman

    Pitcher
    5'10"
    5
  • 5

    2024Sophomore

    Pitcher
    5'10"
    5
  • 5

    2025Junior

    Pitcher
    5'10"
    5
  • 5

    2025-26Senior

    Pitcher
    5'10"
    5