Senior Salute: Taylor Shellenberger

April 10, 2020

Name: Taylor Shellenberger
Hometown: Battle Creek, Michigan
High School: Harper Creek

Athletic accomplishments:

Earned four varsity letters on the softball team.
- Played in 119 career games, with 117 starts at Olivet.
  - Career stats include .328 batting average, 345 at-bats, 54 runs, 113 hits, 23 doubles, 37 RBI, .400 slugging percentage.
  - All-time Olivet rankings are tied for seventh in hits, tied for eighth in doubles, eighth in games started, 10th in at-bats.
  - Tied Olivet's single-game record with five runs scored against Wheaton (Ill.) College on March 7, 2020.
- Of the 119 games played, made 29 appearances, with 18 starts in the circle.
  - Had a 3.97 ERA over 95.1 total innings. Struck out 55 batters.

Favorite softball memories:

Florida trips with my teammates.

Favorite non-athletic memory:

Traveling around the world with my favorite people.

Major and minor:

Criminal justice major, insurance claims and investigations minor

Plans after graduation:

Work for an insurance company as a special investigations analyst.

Other thoughts:

Taylor says, "I am grateful for Olivet and all the people I have met. I couldn't imagine going anywhere else."

Who has supported you during your time as a student-athlete?

My parents, Mike and Jamie Shellenberger

Quote from head softball coach Darrick Brown:

"Taylor was a four-year starter primarily at seocnd base but moved to shortstop this season. She is a steady defensive player with strong arm and a solid bat which has steadily improved each year. Last year was her best offensive year when she hit .361 with 12 doubles and 13 RBI. After 14 games this season, Taylor was leading the team with .417 average, hitting in an unfamiliar leadoff spot in the order. We will miss Taylor's laid back, chill and fun personality on and off the field."

Editor's Note: The COVID-19 pandemic caused the abrubt end to winter and spring sports for the 2019-20 academic year. We are not able to host Senior Day ceremonies to thank these seniors for their dedication to their chosen sport. As a result, we will be posting senior salutes like above for each senior over the coming weeks.