Micaela Booth

Photo by: Illinois Fighting Illini

Photo by: Illinois Fighting Illini

Photo by: Illinois Fighting Illini

Appeared in 15 games, starting two at first base and one as designated player
Recorded two walks on the year, one against Lamar (2/6/26) and one against IU Indy (2/28/26)
Posted her season-high in putouts, with 12, against Lamar (2/6/26)
Maintained a perfect fielding percentage in 28 chances
Tallied one sacrifice hit against NC State at the Tiger Classic (2/7/26)

Played first, second, and third base and was also a pitcher
In the summer of 2023 with Prolific Fastpitch, she batted .310 and had an OPS of .793
Hit an average of .318 AVG, with an OPS of .771 in the fall season
During the 2022 season, she led her U16 club team Texas Glory to a third-place finish at the Tulsa Elite Invitational
Batted .317 and had an OPS of .934
Also played for Prolific Fastpitch in the summer of 2022 and posted a .318 batting average and an OPS of .771

Daughter of Clifford and Melissa Fayne
Has three siblings
Hobbies include drawing, skateboarding, and record collecting
Majoring in Industrial Design
Chose Illinois because "I felt at home immediately. There are so many resources provided on and off the field. Playing some of the best competition in the country while also getting an amazing education is such a privilege that I'm happy I get to have!"