Merry MacDonald

Merry MacDonald
Merry MacDonald
  • Induction Year:
    2025
  • Sport(s):
    Softball
  • Year of Graduation:
    2010
  • Status:
    Student-Athlete
Bio

HALL OF FAME SPEECH

Merry MacDonald '10 held down the hot corner for the Gulls from 2008-10.

MacDonald's career stats include a .398/.434/.578 (.avg/.obp/.slg) slash line, 98 runs, 153 hits (118 1B, 16 2B, 4 3B, 15 HR), 86 RBI, and 45 stolen bases.

At the time of her induction, MacDonald ranked third in batting average and stolen bases, sixth in slugging percentage, seventh in hits, and ninth in on-base percentage, total bases (222), home runs, and most double plays turned. 

The 2009 CCC Player of the Year earned two All-Conference selections (1 first team, 1 second team) and a pair of All-Region honors. 

Academically, MacDonald excelled in the classroom, claiming Endicott College Senior Scholar-Athlete and CCC Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards in 2009-10. She also received three CCC Academic All-Conference nods.

As a team, the Gulls produced a 107-27-1 (.796) overall record and a 63-8-1 (.882) league record, won three CCC Championships, made three NCAA Tournament appearances, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Regional Finals in 2008.